Eight months...to quote a line from one of my Dad's favorite commercials, "Well that's too long." It was too long and we were so glad when the day finally came that we got to pick up Grandma and Grandpa from the airport. We were ready to "play, play, play!" as Peanut put it and I think we packed as much fun as possible into our time together. Here is a pic I snapped right before Peanut took off on his first night hike. It was approaching 7 when they left and quite "dusky" when they returned. He was so excited as Mom and Dad had sent him a book about a little boy who goes on a night hike with his Grandpa. Peanut told me that they spotted several wild animals on their hike and he even heard an owl...(that may or may not have been digitally provided by Grandpa's phone.) Smile.
Easter and bunnies are favorites for both Peanut and Grandma Sharon and they had so much fun with this sticker book she brought.
Friday night we had beautiful weather and a great grill out with both sets of grandparents. What a treat for us all! I was having so much fun relaxing and talking on the deck that I forgot to get a picture. Saturday morning we surprised Peanut with an early birthday gift. Since Mom and Dad have never been able to attend a birthday party we thought we'd share the fun of the surprise and it was a hit! We provided the tank and décor and Grandma and Grandpa bought the fish. Thanks Mom and Dad, he loves them.
We always had a fish tank growing up and I knew Mom would be a huge help setting it up and getting us off to a good start. I was right and here she is with Peanut cleaning the gravel. They were laughing and both ended up pretty wet!
We got some guppies and a catfish that Hayden named "Crummer" because he cleans the tank, i.e. picks up all the "crumbs". I love the sound of the water and its so relaxing to watch.
I was so pleased that Sister was so immediately comfortable with Mom and Dad. By the time we got home from the airport she was ready to be snuggled and kissed by all!
On Sunday night we attended our friend Rocco's birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese. Having Grandma and Grandpa there made it even more special for Peanut and much easier for me!
The rest of the time we had together was spent just enjoying being together. We went to McDonalds playplace one day, library story time another, and played a lot at home.
A ping pong tournament in the basement. Peanut doesn't even have to stand on a stool anymore...sniff sniff...
A nature walk...
Mom and Dad are so great at planning creative things to do with the kids. They attended a kite festival back home and made Peanut a paper kite that he got to decorate himself. He colored a bird on it and here he is flying it out in the back yard.
I think one of my favorite memories is watching Grandpa Chuck and Peanut play archaeologist with the Dinosaur Dig kit Peanut got for Christmas.
They started out with a clay block and after digging, washing, and piecing together, they had a dinosaur skeleton!
I love this picture. They were playing horse races in the basement when I took it.
Dad and Sister had fun getting to know each other this trip and playing chase. Sister also learned to copy Grandpa's laugh which made us
all chuckle!
The big boys competition...we don't get this table out enough but we all have fun when we do!
When Grandma Sharon is here she is in charge of bath and bedtime stories. Peanut loves it and it's a nice break for me. Thanks Mom!
It was such fun to have them with us and I savor each moment. We are anxious to pick up where we left off this fall. Love you Mom and Dad and thanks for all the fun!
Have a great week friends and family!
