What a Grampa

What a great time we had with Grampa T. He finally left to go back home on Wednesady morning. Before the sun came up he was gone, but oh what fun we had while he was here. Every night Chops asked for Grampa to do fish mask with him. Grampa T held Chopsy while Chops sat on his lap.

Monkeyman asked his Grampa T to sleep on his top bunkbed with him. Grampa T had to decline because as the Monkster put it "it's kind of a mess". He settled for Grampa reading him a story and putting him to bed.

It was great to see my dad interacting with my boys. The boys LOVED it. Every time we were going home from the sitter all I heard was "Grampa T" " Grampa T". What a treat it was to have him here! We can't wait for you to come back Grampa T. Come back soon. Don't stay away so long next time.

What the North Wind Brought with it

On Friday we experienced a cold front. Thursday it was a record 87 degrees and then Friday the bottom dropped out by 25 degrees. The high for Friday was 66 and dropping. Brrr! We were ready for it though, welcoming the even cooler temperatures to make it really feel like fall.

With the North wind that brought the cool breeze, rain, and clouds it also brought a visitor. My dad showed up on my doorstep to celebrate Chopsy's birthday with us. It had been discussed earlier in the fall, but due to technical difficulties we weren't sure if he was going to come. Dad showed up on Friday night at about 10 pm from driving all day. Barring a harrowing encounter with a hot air balloon Dad arrived safe and sound.

Since then, we've been celebrating. Chopsy's small birthday party included Gramma Cia and Bepaw Jerry, and Grampa T. Unfortunately, Gramma Hio couldn't attend due to other engagements at the zoo. Both boys have really enjoyed having Grampa T around. He has been the highlight of the weekend.

Thanks for coming Grampa T. We wish you would blow in more often. Whenever the North wind blows we'll be looking and hoping that you're on your way. We love you.