Grandma and Grandpa just came to spend some time with us this past week. We were all really happy to see them and have a chance for them to see all the fun things their grandkids are up to these days. As a bonus, the weather was pretty much perfect every day, so there was a lot of time spent enjoying fun things outside. Like Phillies baseball. (what a surprise… ;) )

Oh no! Here comes Grandpa with the ball!

Phew. Jonah just squeaked by. Safe!

When Nora wasn’t joining in on the game, she was working in the sandbox, alternating between construction work and making ice cream for everyone.

And the swings, too.

And riding bikes.

On Monday, we headed to a rhododendron garden at a local park where there were tons of flowers in bloom, and we all enjoyed a nice walk (well, except for Jonah, who was at school). Lots of spots for good photos.

I thought it would be nice to get a photo of me and Nora together, so I told her to do a nice smile for the picture. Her response? “How about I will just lick you on the head?” Um. Yeah. She comes up with some real ‘special’ ideas. Crazy kid! :)

Nora enjoyed being a little chef and cooking lots of funny meals for people. Jonah took some turns with this, too, and made Grandpa all kinds of unusual soups and smoothies.

Making each other laugh…

Getting the ‘bugs’ out of Grandpa’s beard. :)

A bunch of Phillies.

We all sure enjoyed the visit and wish that it were easier to see each other more often!!