Going to Grandpa's House

Grandma Marie, always helping out in the kitchen.
Grandma Marie and Alyson looking at pictures on a magazine.

Saya and Grandpa bonding time on the couch!

Girls and Grandpa, cannot get sweeter than this.

Some adult conversation time.

Noah is complaining about something - grandpa and grandma Marie looking on.

Sean and Grandpa sharing a cartoon time.

Finally Grandpa looking at the camera not making a goofy face!

Some of the more peaceful moments on the road, thanks to two portable DVD players!!


I should be in bed right now after a long road trip back from Lewiston, but I wanted to post these so that I can share the photos with my loyal readers ASAP! :-D

We were at Lewiston this weekend, visiting grandpa, Shasha and Grandma Marie. It takes about 5 and half hours from Bellevue eastbound on a country highway passing through tiny farming communities. We always stop in the town of Othello, about half way between. This time, we let the kids play in the play area in Burger King right off the highway. I wasn't impressed with the sanitary condition and we will not stop there ever again!! We arrived at grandpa's after 8 pm and we all were pretty tired.

The weather was a little on the cooler side in Lewiston, but that didn't stop kids from venturing outside and play in grandpa's big backyard. They were running around everywhere inside the house, too, and they were excited to be away from home and get a lot of attention from all of us. Bob cooked us delicious meals and I forgot that I was on a diet. I really like your potato salad, Bob! I need the recipe!

Aly enjoyed reading with Grandma Marie and Shasha gave them plenty of cuddles. Grandpa is funny because he talks to the kids in a normal tone as if he's talking to an adult, even to baby Saya. We had fun visiting them and Aly in particular was asking about grandpa on the way home. I am sure Sean will be talking about Grandma Marie, Shasha and Bob tomorrow. They really had a good time and it was well worth the drive.

Thanks guys!!