Thursday, September 2, 2010

A visit from the grandparents

Elliot got to meet my dad for the first time and was reintroduced to my mom this past week.  Their visit was fun and couldn't have come at a more needed time! We are still fighting with a fussy boy and just last week he took one of the good things we had going, away…going down to bed in the evening was easy….not anymore!

Even with a boy who is moody and a poor nap-taker, we were able to do a lot of activities and managed to get E to smile. He seemed to have a connection with my dad…it only took him looking at E to get him to smile!

During their visit we kept busy, going to the dog beach, into LA where we ate Wurstkuche, and then drove to Venice Beach. We also relaxed at the pool, went to the farmers market, and Jared and I even went on a date!  We had a great time and can’t wait for them to visit again!

Elliot’s swim top was a little snug and showed all his belly rolls…too cute!IMG_0346IMG_0736      

 

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My dog can’t swim! :IMG_0705( Jared would take her into the water and while all the other dogs moved gracefully, keeping their paws paddling under the water…Elsie slapped her’s on top and held her head as high as she could!

Elsie wouldn’t go into the deep parts of the water, so when Jared would throw the frisbee too far, he would have to go in after it!

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After being at home with their other grandchild, Marissa, my parents were a little shocked at the size difference (Marissa 10lbs, E probably 14lbs).  They got a workout lifting this chunk of a boy!

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Baby Whisperer: So my dad had a way with Elliot.   They bonded in many ways …maybe because they are similar  :)

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Teaching Elliot about good beer!  E seems to like their conversation :)

 

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1 comment:

Aubrey said...

hooray for Grandparents! Jay has a strong conncection with both is Grandpas too. Maybe it's a guy thing :) I am so excited to see Elliot sportin his swimming trunks! Hooray! He looks like a natural beach bum already :)