Making Memories

Titus kept talking about making memories while Aunt Susie was here and how he didn't want to stop. So it was well timed that the day she left Grandpa Bob arrived to make some more memories. 

When he arrived, all four kids ran out so excited to see him. They all talked at once giving him a tour of the house and then off to the woods to tour our property as well. 

When the tours were subsiding, Grandpa told them he had stuff for them in the car. First Jared came running in saying " I didn't think he was bringing anything. I thought he was just visiting". Then shortly afterward, Lance ran in with a gift saying something similar. Their comments made me smile. 

In addition to the four gifts I had suggested to Dad, he got them each one more that were just as exciting to the kids. Amber was thrilled with her pony which the new doll fit on. Titus (with his brothers help) got his entire new Lego set put together before Chris and Dad got back from running an errand. 

All the boys enjoyed trying out the new pellet gun in the backyard. Amber and I stayed where it was warm and I took pics through an open window. Eventually Titus lost steam and joined us inside but the other boys stayed out quite a while. Jared out-shot his dad and grandpa hitting the only 9 of the night and Lance looked like a professional hunter with his consistent stance and hits. 

For dinner, I put my Dad to work making his famous French toast. It was a big hit with everyone, not many meals can make that claim in our house.  After dinner Jared, then Lance, challenged Grandpa to a game of chess. Their styles are very different, Jared plays a heavily offensive game and Lance a defensive game. Both had Grandpa thinking so long I was joking we needed to get a timer, to which Dad laughed. He said later that both boys played "exceptionally" well. During dinner, games and bedtime Grandpa shared some stories, it was hard to get us to bed knowing he'd be leaving early before we got up but knowing that he needed his sleep we all eventually made it to bed. 

It was SO GREAT to have him visit. Thanks Grandpa Bob!  Hopefully next time Grandma Sherry can come too!