Mother's Day Weekend 2012

Mother's Day just keeps getting better and better and better!  This year we had the joy of playing with Anna for a few days.  Keith and Elysse left on Thursday to spend a surprise birthday celebration for Jim (Elysse's step dad) and the rest of her family in Phoenix, actually The Boulder Resort.  Hal took them to the airport and brought Anna home so he was home alone with her for a few hours.  I wished I had taken a picture of what the house looked like when I arrived home.  There was stuff everywhere.  Thursday wasn't Anna's best day.  Neither Hal or I thought she felt very good so we just loved on her.  She wanted to be held and that was just fine with me. 

Friday we started the day out having breakfast at our favorite place, Cindi's.  Anna was thoroughly entertained with all the new people, activity and a little boy next to us.  They were so cute talking to each other.  Friday night we had a sip (wine) and see (Anna).  She loves to be the center of attention, just like her dad.  Liz, Susan and John stopped by for just a while.

 She is a curious little girl.  Takes everything in around her. 

Saturday we tried the same routine.  Anna would wake up around 7:00.  I would feed her while Hal showered and then we traded places and off to Cindi's for breakfast again.  She knows the routine now and all is well.  I wanted to stop by Central Market since we were in the area.  We were pushing our time limit with her until we arrived and found the merry-go-round.  I think GM was more excited than Anna.  This thing went around fast and up and down.

 The fun part of taking Anna with us is getting all the "looks" from other people trying to figure out granddaughter / daughter.  We just die laughing.

Our church had a Ladies Tea party, so Anna and I had to go.  I was quite impressed with how many ladies attended.  Elysse sent Anna with the cutest little black and white dress so she was styling with everyone else.  Susan was so sweet to save a seat for me...thank you dear friend.

 This event will have to become a "Tradition"for us.

Can you see those sleepy eyes???  We so needed a nap but she is such a trooper. 

Get up and play a little and it's time to eat again.  Eating these days is a whole different story as Anna is eating people food and it's EVERYWHERE.  We may have to get a dog to help with cleanup.  Not sure what will help with the high chair and Anna.

Belly is full and it's time to hit the streets for a walk in the neighborhood.  Of course she loves to play the game, drop the toy and GM pick it up.  We get to do this over and over, so fun!

Saturday night we decide to grill out using Hal's Father's Day gift from the kids.  They couldn't have selected a better gift and it works!  We grilled a pork tenderloin and it was the best ever.

We took Sunday a little slower, for all of us.  Still went to Cindi's for breakfast.  We can be in and out of there in less than 30 min.  We did take time to stop by my dad and Elizabeth's as it was Elizabeth's birthday.  We were pushing the envelope so didn't stay long, but long enough to get a couple of sweet pictures.

Anna has found the steps at our house and this time was determined to go all the way.  There will be no more sitting her down and turning your back on her now as she is gone in a minute.

It's almost time for mom and dad to get home.  We have had one of the best weekends ever and what a Mother's / Grandmother's gift!  We thank our kids for the joy of letting us play with the grand kids.