For 2 full weeks, we've had the privilege of having Grammy and Poppy in our home and have loved it!! But, today we said our good-byes. And though the good bye will never be easy, we had fun, stayed busy and absolutely loved having our grandparents completely immersed in our lives, involved in all our play, activities and events! Here's some pictures to prove it:
Being Kylee's birthday week, we certainly made sure she felt special and celebrated! When we weren't running around town pulling together her room makeover, we dropped in to see her at school for lunch! She loved it! Grammy and Poppy were able to make it in a couple times and even stay for recess.
The boys were excited to bring Grammy and Poppy to one of their favorite places to play in the winter - the indoor soccer park!
Wrestling with Cole
Playing with Kaden
The Domes is another favorite indoor retreat during the long, cold winter months! We get to enjoy a rainforest, a dessert garden and an exhibit dome, which happened to be a Legoland train show on this day! What a treat - and a nice break from the cold outside!!
silly faces!!!
enjoying the waterfall
stopping to smell the rosesWe also discovered a fun new indoor play area - Monkey Joes!! It was so fantastic that the boys decided we had to come back later in the week so that Kylee could come along also.
While we had fun, Grammy and Poppy also ran with us to baby visits, AWANA and church, gymnastics, school drop off/pick up and also help to watch and enjoy the little ones we had over throughout the 2 weeks they were here. They completely engaged in our lives and it was wonderful!
Colson took a particular liking to Grammy and would follow her around, smother her with hugs, wait outside the bathroom while she got ready, and express all his thoughts and feelings to her. Today he told me that when he grows up to be a Daddy he wants to take Grammy shopping and let her pick out all the jewelry she wants. Grammy does like her jewelry! :O)
The boys also loved to do projects with Grammy, whenever we had a spare moment at home! We could not throw anything away - everything, they believed, must have some creative purpose and they would find it! Grammy was such a good sport and we now have sweet piles of paper projects around the house to enjoy!
And what a wonder to have a tried and true handyman in our home!! Before their arrival, we had planned for Poppy and Jim to complete some crown molding in select rooms and it looks amazing!! However, as a true handyman, Poppy can't help himself! He managed to find all sorts of things to "fix" during his time here - we are so grateful! The boys loved it when Poppy would work on a project and would immediately run and get their tools to "help".
Though the first week of the visit was frigid and we had to find indoor places to enjoy, the second week was wonderfully warm!! Alright, I realize that "warm" is relative - for us Wisconsinites, warm at this time of the year is 40's and above, while our dear So. Cal parents still preferred their winter coats in such "warmth". :O) However, they were great sports as we seized the opportunity to get outdoors!
Colson took a particular liking to Grammy and would follow her around, smother her with hugs, wait outside the bathroom while she got ready, and express all his thoughts and feelings to her. Today he told me that when he grows up to be a Daddy he wants to take Grammy shopping and let her pick out all the jewelry she wants. Grammy does like her jewelry! :O)
The boys also loved to do projects with Grammy, whenever we had a spare moment at home! We could not throw anything away - everything, they believed, must have some creative purpose and they would find it! Grammy was such a good sport and we now have sweet piles of paper projects around the house to enjoy!
And what a wonder to have a tried and true handyman in our home!! Before their arrival, we had planned for Poppy and Jim to complete some crown molding in select rooms and it looks amazing!! However, as a true handyman, Poppy can't help himself! He managed to find all sorts of things to "fix" during his time here - we are so grateful! The boys loved it when Poppy would work on a project and would immediately run and get their tools to "help".
Though the first week of the visit was frigid and we had to find indoor places to enjoy, the second week was wonderfully warm!! Alright, I realize that "warm" is relative - for us Wisconsinites, warm at this time of the year is 40's and above, while our dear So. Cal parents still preferred their winter coats in such "warmth". :O) However, they were great sports as we seized the opportunity to get outdoors!
Cole with his Daddy at the miniature golf course
Ky told me it was "boiling hot" when I asked her to put a light jacket on in 50 degree weather, and that the sun was too bright when I asked her to smile here. Where did my little California girl go?
One favorite memory for all was an evening of hug-freeze tag and baseball in the backyard. Just perfect.
We loved our time with Grammy and Poppy and are certainly feeling their absence. Colson told me last night that he wanted Grammy and Poppy to live in our house with us. Despite the thousands of miles that separate my kids from their grandparents on both sides, I just love that they feel such love, adoration and closeness with them. Oh how we love our family!!
1 comment:
thanks for the glimpse into your last 2 weeks, T! What a blessing to have Grammy and Poppy there for two weeks! You all are loved greatly! Love, Papa y Nana
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