Visitors

We had visitors!! Anne and her family came to visit. She officially gets mom of the year for making the 9+ hour drive with a 4-month old, 2-year old, an almost 6-year old, and a 7-year old. I mean that is not easy. I am SO thankful she made the loooong journey to hang with us. My kids were super excited to see Mrs. Anne again and finally meet her kiddos. It was chaos and craziness and fun and amazing. Just as a visit where the kids outnumber the adults 2 to 1 should be! We will forever remember my shutting the gate on Anne's car, Hazelnut calling Caleb "Josh" the whole time they were here (which he loved!), swimming in the freezing cold pool, painting pumpkins, dressing up, going to the zoo, fried everything in my new fryer from Costco (homemade corn dogs anyone?!), and LOADS of caffeine for the mommies.

There is a comfort that comes with having friends you have know half your life come to visit. Anne and I have been through many of lives crazy roller coaster rides together. I am so thankful to still have her and her family in our lives. Although we don't see each other as much as we'd like, we can pick up like no time has passed and that is pretty cool. Someone who knows you and your quirks....and loves you anyway. And it always helps to have a friend that knows your bad car habits and laughs when you shut the iron gates on her minivan. No damage done though. Phew. Did I mention how much I love my husband?!

My house seems strangely quiet, and my kids keep commenting on how they miss everyone. And I need a 4-month old. Just saying. Thanks for coming to see us Rieger clan! Next time WE make the long journey to see you.