We thoroughly enjoyed having Grandpa Bob and Grandma Patty come to visit for a week (and not just because they were extremely helpful taking care of Ellie while Kim and I got over a cold). The weather held up well, which allowed Kim, Ellie, and the grandparents to visit the arboretum, Carkeek Park, and take … Continue reading Good Grandparents Visit
Bob and Patty (Kim’s parents) are here for a week to marvel at how much Ellie has changed since they last saw her in September. The first day was fun, as Ellie impressed them by walking everywhere, feeding herself, and used her growing vocabulary. Unfortunately, Ellie, Kim, and I all picked up a virus last … Continue reading Grandparents Thompsons Visiting
Here are some photos from our Easter dinner at Grandpa Larry’s and Grandma Janet’s house, plus a re-posted look back at a year ago. Continue reading Happy Easter 2009
Ellie received a new outdoor wagon from the Grandparents Thompsons for her birthday, which we took for its maiden voyage the other day. Its big wheels are perfect for our unpaved alleyway. Ellie in the Radio Flyer Teething on the Radio Flyer Wagon Ride Continue reading Red Flyer
September must be grandparent month! Six days after Grandma Susan headed back home, Grandma Patty and Grandpa Bob arrived for almost a week of Ellie-pampering. The girl was a little wary at first (we think because she woke up mid-nap at the airport), but since then she’s all smiles and chirpy conversation. Today we all … Continue reading Grandparents, Round Two
