SURPRISE!!!!

That is what I got on Friday afternoon.

Richard had to work that day so I was home alone with the girls doing my normal stuff. I had just gotten off of the phone talking to Richard when Evelyn woke up and the doorbell rang. I went to the door and looked out the blinds to see 2 dark figures at my door. I decided I didn't like the way they looked so I closed the blinds and ignored them. They continued to ring the doorbell and knock so I was getting really scared. I even turned on the alarm and had the phone in my hand to call 9-1-1. My heart was racing and I was trying to keep the girls away from the door. Sandy was going crazy. It was soooo scary until I heard, "Mandy, it's mom!" The best words EVER.

My parents came up to surprise me for the weekend. I had a rough week last week and needed a hug and they came to give me one. It was great. My house was a mess but it didn't matter because they were here.

Evelyn lit up as soon as she saw them and was saying "Yaya, Papa" it was so cute. I called Richard back and told him that they were here and he was going to come home as soon as possible. It was such a great surprise.

Friday night we went to dinner at Cattlemen's. We haven't been there in about 1 1/2 years. It was so good and the girls did really well. It was nice to go out to dinner.

Saturday morning, my parents came over and we had breakfast. We got the girls ready and when Lavon got to the house walked over to watch our city parade. We had a good time and it didn't get too hot until the end when we were leaving. After lunch, we went swimming at the hotel pool. Both girls enjoyed it even though it was a little cold. After we came back had some dinner and lit off a few fireworks.

They had to leave Sunday morning so we met at The Bagel Shop and had breakfast before they got on the road. It was a GREAT weekend and I am so glad that they came up and surprised me. It was what I needed after a really long and hard week at home.

Thank you Mom and Dad. Hope everyone had a great 4th of July.