Look who found their way to Denver! (Easy, I told them, take 90 to 25.... you can do it!!) Mom and Dad were here for last Christmas, but we honestly can't remember the last time they visited during their migration (really, after awhile the bird analogy just rolls off the tongue....). The appeal of Denver being 'in the middle' and 'an easy stop for anyone doing a cross-country trip in any direction' has faded with each time we get passed up. We were thrilled when Mom and Dad didn't pass us by this time. (And in fact, they are still here as I type this. How about that?!) For not having planned this visit for more than a few days in advance, it couldn't have worked out better. Both kids are on fall break and they have loved having Grandma and Grandpa here with them during their days off from school. How perfect is that? Couldn't have planned it better, I tell ya! (Grandpa even babysat AND took both kids fishing at the lake while mom and I did some shopping. Isn't that awesome? What a Grandpa!! I bet he slept well last night.....LOL......) They were even good sports about updating their portraits. (I know, the wonders never cease...) We had a great time (yes, I think even they did, too) while I took their pictures. When I was finished, mom even said something to the effect of "I didn't spend all this time getting ready just for that. Are we done already?" Ok, you can imagine I took that statement and ran with it. HA! And, I'm glad it worked out that way or I wouldn't have gotten one of my favorite images from the session (the second to the last). Don't they look like a couple of sweethearts in love? An engagement session photo, right? So, all in all, we've had a great visit, had great quality family time and I was able to get some new pics of them. Happy, happy, joy, joy! Denver may not be as 'on the way' as we always thought, but I think you'd agree, Mom and Dad, that those smiles were worth the miles!!
