Too Busy Having Fun

Grammy is back in town! But sometimes we are just too busy having fun and enjoying each other's company to stop and take some photos. We have to thank Grammy for taking these at all and reminding us we could update the blog again (after all, Papa anxiously awaits news of Grammy's visit). It's certainly been a fun-filled week.

Grammy arrived Tuesday night -- just on time for Blanden to greet her with a smile and a big hug before heading to bed. Here he is the next day checking out a new toy: a tractor and trailer to add to his Duplo Lego set.

On Wednesday, Mommy and Daddy had to work, but Grammy got to pick Blanden up early from school and they came home for some enjoyable playtime together. On Thursday, Grammy again picked Blanden up early -- and they went out for ice cream, just the two of them. Blanden ate a whole double (child-size) scoop of strawberry!

On Friday, Mommy took the day off. Grammy and Mommy spent the day doing some baby-prep shopping (which was great fun for us but wouldn't have been fun at all for Blanden), and then again we picked Blanden up early from school.

Daddy is in the middle of a three-weekend photography course, so on Saturday Grammy accompanied Mommy and Blanden to swim lessons.

The day before, Blanden did just a bit of shopping with us (but don't worry, Dad, not too much!)...

And here he is sporting his new rash guard. (He gets so cold in the pool he sometimes wants to get out early, but he loves the water. Hopefully his new lobster shirt will help keep him warmer.)

Playtime.

Dressed and ready to go -- Blanden loves to play inside the lockers (we just make sure he doesn't shut the door).

Saturday afternoon, Grammy, Mommy, and Blanden went on a little adventure: up to Idaho Springs (about a 45-minute drive from Denver into the mountains) for pizza at the famous BeauJo's.

Saturday night, Daddy and Mommy went out to dinner on a little date while Grammy and Blanden enjoyed some time home alone together. They had more time with each other on Sunday morning as well, while Daddy and Mommy took a child safety course together. ... We must admit, we are thrilled that the next time Grammy comes to visit, she is staying for a long time: three weeks! She is here for a week now, but it's going by much too quickly...Still, we're loving every minute of it!