Nana in Poland!!!

Shortly after Andy's parents left, my mom came to visit! After having a child abroad, with no family close by or visiting us at the hospital, it was great to have so much family come after Elsie's arrival!

With my mom's visit, we had much colder weather and snow, so we were limited on the type of outings that we could do. We took the time to relax and enjoy some quiet time with Elsie during the day, while the bigger kids were at school, and family meals at home at night!

We also cuddled this little one a lot while chatting and catching up!

We visited the Wilanów Palace Light Show!

We played Phase 10 - a lot!

We ate out at Boys Meat Girls (and many other places)!

We met Andy for lunch and let the kids play at the play area! 

The kids got some great Christmas presents!

We did science experiments!

We didn't get a ton of pictures, but we sure LOVED having Nana here for two weeks! SO excited to stay with with Nana and Papa this summer in MN!!!

Mia & Papa Deac Visit

Andy's parents, who are known lovingly in our home as Mia and Papa Deac, visited us two days after Christmas for almost two weeks! Their time here flew by, but we sure did fit in a lot of fun activities and incredible memories!

Mia meeting Elsie!

Papa Deac's turn to meet the little lady!

They brought US products and gifts!

Gifts for Elsie from the Gieroks!

And this beautiful sweater and bonnet from Great Aunt Paula!

Christmas presents galore!

Gayle made amazing Eye Spy blankets for both of the kiddos!

The kids did a lot of activities with Mia and Papa Deac - puzzles, crafts, Hatchimals, & Legos!

We went to the Warsaw Zoo - our first time!

We drank lots of coffee!

We got in a lot of snuggles with this cutie!

Andy and I got to take Reese out on a breakfast date - just the three of us!

We went to Old Town to see the Christmas lights!

We went pottery shopping - Andy's first time!

We celebrated New Year's Eve!

The confetti poppers were a hit!

Fireworks are a fun tradition on NYE in Poland!

We went to a Lego exhibit!

Chopin

We celebrated Andy's birthday!

Best cake decorators around!

The way to this man's heart - flashlights!!!

Due to the great weather, we also went to the park!

Silly times!

Movie nights!

Last bedtime books and goodbye hugs - 

What a great trip!!! See you this summer!!