Roman Ruins...Ruined?

While the grandparents were here visiting (it was a goooood trip!) we went off to visit some Roman ruins in an Austrian town across the border called Hainburg (where Elise was born actually).

We were all geared up to tour the place and be amazed, but we ended up deciding that the price we were going to have to pay wasn't worth the few hours we had to explore, so we opted to just do a little tour on our own of all the "free" places.

After a little driving we found a spot where supposedly you could go see an old amphitheater in all its glory.  Wellllll, much to our dismay those ole ancient ruins were being set up for some kind of big party!  Say what!?!?!  A party in the ruins and we weren't invited?  Where's the love?

But no worries, all was not lost, we snapped some great family photos and did some jigs (read:  hilariously uncoordinated dance moves) to the tunes being tested on the speakers.

So, alas, no amazing photos of Roman ruins, but these make up for it :)

At least it was a most beautiful day.

What can I say?  He's a hottie that best friend of mine :)

Being squished = no smile from lil E.

There's a smile!

Love this one.

On the way out we spotted this parking sign and deemed it the perfect spot for snapping a PALMER family photo...

We were so glad for the time we got to spend with the 'rents/grand'rents...ruined Roman ruins and all ;)