My mom came to visit from Alaska. The kids always look forward to her coming each year. When Oma didn’t make it in June, Jacob wanted to know what was happening to keep her from coming. The craziness of trying to sell our house had delayed her normal visit a little. She arrived about two weeks ago and the kids were thrilled.
We haven’t stopped going since she got here. We took a few trips to AF Canyon. One day we went to Cascade Springs and another day we went and had a cookout. We spent a day at Liberty Land with the kids as well. We also took several trips out to dinner and to local parks. She also cooked up a few meals with the fresh halibut that she brought and we finally found a healthy meal that we all absolutely love.
We had such a great time with her and were very sad to see her go. I was especially sad. It is hard to see my family so rarely. I wish we could visit together more often. Not to mention, she was a huge help while she was here. I never mopped or swept my floor nor did I do any laundry for two weeks straight. It was a incredible break for me. She is such a hard worker and even if I insisted on doing it she wouldn’t let me.
She left this morning and it is so quiet around here. We look forward to seeing her again. Thanks for the visit…we love you Oma Ria!
Cooking out in the canyon.
Nothin’ better than a hot dog cooked over a campfire.
Seth and the little ones in the hammock
Drew and Oma Ria
The girls with Oma at Cascade Springs.
The kids with Oma Ria
Claire and Oma having fun
The train at Liberty Land
More Liberty Land fun.
All the kids climbing the rock wall at Liberty Land
MightyJohnsons 
I sure wish I could stayed longer. I had a great time. I really enjoyed being with all of you. The little ones are beautiful and so sweet. I was sad when I left and I already miss all of you. Your Oma
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How nice. Those are GREAT pictures of Oma and the kids. How did you get Oma Ria to smile that much for the camera? š
Twelve days is not much time in a whole year but can be an eternity in a small house with 5 little ones–that’s the difference between G’ma’s and G’pa’s–G’pa G is good for about 7.5 hours without his valium. š
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