Our Omaha Family Visits!

July 21 - 24, 2008

Cheryl, Linus and Ada came to visit. Daddy was in Portland, OR for the week.

We're Here!

Ada found a frog.

Here are their seats (next to my unfinished arbor).

The next morning, we went to a special park created several years ago by a raft of community members. This part of the park displays several Fairfield landmarks.
Had to include this photo. :-)

We had a lunch picnic. Before we left, we had to search for pirates. ;-)
Ada-pirate
Linus-pirateMommy-pirate

That evening, Grandpa took Linus fishing.
Wait a minute! Who's doing the work?
And who's fishing? ;-)
Okay! We must let the girls in the boat.Hold it steady.

All aboard!

A little action shot.


It was a big day... but we had to create a few bubbles, too!
A nice visit was enjoyed by all! :-)



Even the Grandma-swinger!
(Might be in the Shade, but it's not "shady!")
:-)

A Week in Omaha, June 17-23, 2008

June 17-23, 2008 found me in Omaha. Mommy and Daddy were preparing for a short trip to Seattle (sightseeing) so I went to stay with our grandchildren(!). :-) The first item of business were Scribble pads; they were a hit!

L is eager to show off his dad's handiwork in the backyard.

Big brother scoping out the backyard with the telescope.

Little sister tries it, too.

I don't know which photo I like best.
How about you?
(click on them to enlarge a bit)

After the parents leave, we head for a local home/garden/lumber store!

It's not long before we're back home again.

One day we took a walk to a neighborhood bakery.
Chocolate faces!

And explored the steps of a large church on the way home.

Bubbles in the backyard.

Eating Grandma's apple cake
while we make clothespin dolls.

L's new placemat

Grandma made one for A.

Our "Welcome Home Banner!"

And, here they are!

A couple of photos from our trip to Lauritson Gardens.

A Postscript is added here: We also made stepping stones to surprise Mommy and Daddy!
Here are some photos (thanks Cheryl!):
A very Fun Week.

We Just Got Home From Michigan...

... and we would have loved to stay a little longer! After we arrived Thursday evening, we took a short walk to a neighborhood schoolyard park.

This is the "short-person's" way of enjoying a neighbor's flowers along the way.
(I'd be kneeling! At least!)
;-)

A race isn't always fair when one person's legs are shorter than the other's,
but there were plenty of swings!

Then there was a bit of climbing.
Grandpa and H

On Saturday, the girls and their dad and I painted some pottery (an early
birthday gift to me!) I didn't take my camera - THAT was a mistake... but I'll post
the outcome later.

Then there was a short run to Meijer's Garden Center... purchased a few flowers and a bag of dirt. :-)

Here's a puzzle for you! Vinca minor with different blossoms?











The weather was pretty blustery and chilly, but we did get another walk in on Sunday afternoon.




Last, but not least: Two evenings in the motel pool.
Did WE care if it wasn't so nice outdoors? Not at all!



















At the last... family photos.
A great time always goes quickly!