This past weekend Grandma and Grandpa came to visit from Washington. It was great to have them here. We had a very mellow weekend compared to some of their visits but we still had a great time. It was 100 degrees outside and with me being 8 months pregnant, a mellow weekend was perfect. Some of these photos Grandma sent my way. Thanks Grandma (Mom)! It's fun to have pictures from a different perspective and to actually have a few with me in them since I'm usually the picture taker.
One night after work, I went to change into some comfy evening clothes. (not to be confused with our pre-kids evening clothes which usually was for going out on the town. Oh how things have changed :) I had just flown in that afternoon from a business trip to LA and Oliver hadn't seen me in a few days. He was stuck to me like white on rice, all of the way upstairs. Grandma got this super cute photo of us having an evening snuggle and chat.
On Friday at work, some of the ladies had a surprise baby shower for me. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend due to some high priority work issues. I was completely bummed. They were kind enough to include something for the new big brother in the house, this marker and coloring book set. He LOVED it!
On Saturday Mom and I headed to the annual Nordstrom's Anniversary sale. This is a MUST Attend Sale every year. While we were there, Keith, Oliver and Grandpa spend some time in the backyard at the beach. Grandpa took a few photos in our absence.
When we got home Oliver was excited to tell me that "Grandpa let me waste water". Hmm.... I"m thinking this is just one more thing we would been in trouble for as kids. Grandpa snickered as Oliver exclaimed this and made some comment about our water bill. Ya ya ya.... paybacks. At least with the heat the grass probably loved it. It wasn't necessarily wasted water, right?
Ahhh... nothing like putting your swollen cankles (calf muscles that go straight into your ankles with no definition, thanks to swelling) into a nice cool pool. Oliver thought it was a splendid idea as well since he could join in the fun.
Keith giving the baby bump some love in the kitchen.
When Keith found out he had an audience with a camera he turned on the humor and pretended to put the meat thermometer in my belly. Almost done!
After all of that backyard playing and splashing in cold water, Oliver had to come inside to warm up and take a rest. We found him and Grandpa on the couch watching Little Einstein.
On Sunday, Grandma and Grandpa treated Oliver to an early 3-year birthday present. Grandma was quite impressed with Oliver's cart pushing skills.Too bad he can't see where he's going and occasionally tried to take someone or something out with the cart.
What did he get?
A new tricycle!!
After seeing him test drive a tricycle in the store that was not very sturdy, I decided he needed a helmet too.
Oliver sportin' his new helmet, complete with a pop-up Grandma. Ok, not really, but it makes me laugh.
Oliver checking out his tricycle, complete with a helmet, horn and bell.
The pedals are a little too far away (nicer than saying his legs are a little too short) so Keith fixed him up with some blocks on the pedals. Looks closely in the photos and you can see them. It was the perfect fix!
Oliver giving a honk on his new horn to let people know he was coming.
We took his new trike to the park for a test drive and some evening exercise. The park is always a huge hit!
Hello Down Below!
Oliver thought that is was great to hear Grandpa's voice coming through this pipe.
Strolling to another playground in the same park near our house. Since Oliver was just learning to pedal his way around and the grass was thick, Keith had a big stick to help out.
Headed Home
Grandma and Grandpa also got Oliver this sticker book full of dinosaur's. He could sit for hours putting stickers on the right pages and reading about the different dinosaurs.
The next morning, Keith took Grandma and Grandpa to the airport before Oliver got up. First thing in the morning, Oliver asked to see them. When I told him they were gone he said "I want to give them a kiss". Ahhhh, such a sweet boy.
Thanks for coming to visit Grandma and Grandpa (Mom and Dad). We hope to see you again soon!
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