Grandparents

This last weekend we had the joy of all of Kayley’s grandparents here to visit. My mom came up mainly to help with my Grandma moving from one care home to another, but she did of course have some Kayley time. Andrew’s folks came up just to see Kayley, and I guess us as well.

They arrived Friday night and were tired from the drive from Cali, so we took it easy the first night. But Saturday we went on a zoo adventure! Kayley got to go with her Grandpa and Grandma Vogel to the zoo for her 6^th time. Every trip to the zoo is different and special. Of course having her grandparents there with us was the highlight! It was also fun, as always, to watch Kayley look at the animals and people. We even got to witness a few animals do things that we haven’t seen them do. For example, we all got to see the lion stand up and stretch before he laid down again, the sloth was actually out and about, both anteaters were being active instead of sleeping, the animals were all given their food in or with a pumpkin and the komodo dragon ate a rat out of one, the poisonous dart frogs were eating, and the jaguar was carefully watching Kayley.

Kayley watching the jaguar with her Grandpa Vogel

The jaguar watching Kayley

The frogs being fed

Time to play with the gorillas!

Watching the penguins swim

All that to say, it was a wonderful day at the zoo. I’m really never sure if Kayley enjoys looking at the animals most, or the people. I could say the same thing about Kayley’s grandparents; I’m not sure if they enjoyed watching Kayley most or the animals. Okay, so I know the true obvious answer to that. ^_~ They loved watching Kayley!

Riding a hippo

Kayley with her grandparents and a gorilla

For dinner on Saturday night Andrew and I took our parents out to dinner at Buca Di Beppo. Though Kayley slept through the first part of the evening, you can bet she liked going out to dinner with her parents, her Maimie, and grandma and grandpa Vogel. All through dinner Kayley was showing off her skills of reaching and grabbing as she reached and grabbed for any and everything! I was the one holding her during most of our meal, and I felt like there was a “no man’s land” right in front of me. We had to keep moving things out of Kayley’s range and remind her she had her own toys to play with. But who wants their own toys when they can reach for mommy’s water, pasta, salad, napkins and more?

Grandma and Grandpa Vogel, Andrew and Kayley

Me, Kayley and Maimie

We had a delicious dinner at Bucca Di Beppo

Sunday was a full day as usual. We all went to church, and then afterwards we were all off and running doing errands and a few other things. Andrew and I prepared our home for our Bible Study’s potluck. Since we had finished studying Colossians chapter 1 the week before, we thought we’d take a break and have some great fellowship with amazing food that everyone brought. We added in the opportunity to wear a costume and planned a few games, and a fun night was born! There was a crossword puzzle that contained words from our memory verse, but no list of words, we played pin the nose on the pumpkin, and lively game of Pictionary that included Halloween themed things to draw, along with things relating to our bible study. 

People putting our their food for the potluck

All dressed up for a bible study photo!

Pictionary: The word was "Paul" the author of Colossians

Pin the nose on the pumpkin

Snow Queen, Pumpkin and Air Force (part of the Stargate branch)

Monday was our last day with Andrew’s folks. We took it easy just hangout out around the house mostly and playing with Kayley. Andrew had to go to work, but was able to meet up with us at Panera for lunch. We ate dinner at home, but took Andrew’s folks to Menchie’s for dessert (a place I would love to take any of you who come and visit!). It was a nice relaxing last day and Kayley was able to spend a lot of time with her grandparents.  

Vogel love! Kayley was not too sure about having to say goodbye to her grandparents

Kayley wasn't too sure about saying goodbye to her Maimie either.

The weekend was great and we look forward to seeing our parents for Christmas. I’m sure Kayley can’t wait to see them all again either!