My Mom came up for her 2nd annual "off for the fair" visit, and we were SO glad to see her... especially Alia! She had a play mate at her beck and call, anytime of the day, for a week straight! We didn't do anything spectacular (my parents have seen all the sights!) but we had lots of good quality time together!
- We enjoyed fresh corn on the cob (more on that in a later post)
- On Friday Mom watched Alia (plus made supper... I know, it doesn't sound like much of a vacation for her, but it was GREATLY appreciated!) while Jon and I sided the garage. Something we could have never gotten done in one day without Mom's help!
- Alia showed Gramma all of her favorite spots around our place... the potty ended up being high on the list (Alia knows she gets to read book after book if she sits on the potty) and of course, the raspberry bushes! Which amazingly enough, they found 6 lone raspberries for the picking!
- We visited the park where Ali got to show off her newly acquired "sliding skills" to Gramma and demonstrate her love for swinging!
- Boy oh boy did Alia and Gramma ever play... no toy was left unturned! They played on the verandah, in the living room, in the play box, in the garage... wherever their hearts took them!
We absolutely loved having Mom up here, and only wish it was a monthly event... not a yearly one! Oh well... we will make the most of the comings, and the least of the goings, right?! And savor the memories until next time more can be made!
Here is a couple shots comparing last year's visit, to this year's... crazy how the time flies!
Mom with Alia in 2008
Mom with Alia in 2009
Alia and I in 2008
Alia and I in 2009
lovely hair cut my friend! i haven't ever seen it that short! it looks great!
ReplyDelete