LeDoux's in Honduras: Granny and Papa time

Walking with Granny

The last few months have been filled with family time. Mom came to Honduras for 6 weeks this summer. It was such a pleasure to spend time with her in the country we love.

When she came, we were in the middle of 'team season' so we spent most of the time just doing life. She spent many mornings playing with the kids while us mom's and dad's were busy. We went on walks through Lo De Reina, spent hours at the park, and the grandkids had tons of snuggle time. Us families took turns having Granny over for dinner so the kids could just really relax and get lots of Granny time in.

Dinner - just us. mom, me and Beth

Even though it was a busy summer, we made sure we got a lot of playing in. (that's a Granny's job, right?) We made several trips to the pool and even had a girls evening in town.

One of the highlights was that Granny was able to watch Hannah dance at church. Hannah was so thrilled. (and so was Granny)

Before church when Hannah danced

a morning in center square

Snuggle time - with Maddy and Isaac

When the summer was coming to an end it was so nice that family time didn't have to end. We had our furlow time in Oregon right after the clinic dedication. We actually beat mom and dad back to Oregon a few days :)

me, Daniel and mom

The last 4 weeks have been full; picnics, s'more making, wrestling, snuggling, shopping, swimming and just spending time together. I love seeing my kids play with their grandparents and I think that its awesome that after a month, we still all enjoy each other.

Living so far away from grandparents, we have really learned to take advantage of every opportunity to play and make memories. Everyday things become special. It is special to me when I watch my dad wrestle with Isaac or when Granny and Hannah go to school to 'work' :)

Playing cars with 'Papa"

I miss the everyday spending time together but I am so thankful for the time we are able to spend.

Time in Oregon has been wonderful. We have been so blessed with family and friends. We have loved the cooler weather :) Hannah and Jeremie enjoyed the bounty of the ocean and Isaac got to ride in a fire truck. I love sitting and having coffee with friends and taking walks on the beach. This time has been wonderful but we are getting ready to move on with our trip. Monday, we head to MN with a few stopover's in Montana and North and South Dakota.

My cup is so full with family time and it's going to get fuller with more grandparent time in MN. (HUMMM, I think I know what my love language is :)