Memorial Day Weekend!

This morning at 5:30 Grandma Christy and Grandpa Ed left for Washington. It was so sad to see them go, but we had a wonderful, busy weekend with them and look forward to their next visit for Lily's birthday in August!

After we picked them up from the airport on Friday we stayed home and barbecued. Lily felt comfortable with them both right away and wanted to hold grandma's hands and walk around the living room for most of the evening. It was obvious Lily was going to make the most of the extra love and attention she received!

On Saturday we enjoyed a huge breakfast at the Corner Cafe and stopped at River Market. It was a beautiful day outside and very warm! Most people visiting from the Northwest agree: Its not the heat, its the humidity that is overwhelming here! After an afternoon nap we headed down to the Plaza to celebrate Lily's 9 month "birthday" (and our anniversary) at Buca de Beppo. The meal was delicious and the atmosphere is family friendly...Lily started to get a little noisy after our food arrived, but with all the action going on around us, I don't think anyone noticed.

Sunday morning we went to church and after Worship, Lily was fast asleep on Grandpa's shoulder! After lunch, Christy and I headed to Penguin Park while Ed and Eric went golfing. This was Lily's first time playing at a park with other kids and she was very observant. She had fun on the swings, she tried the slide, and she made it half-way through a crawl tunnel! Later we all went for a walk around the neighborhood and a dip in the pool. The water wasn't as warm as Lily's bath water usually is, but she seemed to enjoy her experience! Grandma Christy moved Lily around in the water and Lily even kicked her feet to help!

One of the best things about this visit (for me) was having someone here to do small things with and most importantly, to share Lily with...someone to take Lily to the park with, someone to go to Target with (this time Lily fell asleep on Grandma's shoulder!), someone to walk around the neighborhood with...having that familiar company really does make me miss being closer to home! Seeing Lily bond with Grandma & Grandpa was so sweet...It hurts me a little to see how happy she is with them but know it will only be for a short time.

The entire weekend was great and we feel blessed Ed & Christy were able to visit us!