Surprise Visitors!

So last weekend we had not one, not two but three surprise visitors! The first two were my sister and her boyfriend who were traveling down from working in Seattle. We were able to have lunch with them earlier in the week (which I don't have pictures from) and then we got to hang out with them over the weekend. We went back up to the rocks and did some more climbing and exploring (which apparently I also didn't get any pictures of). It was so great to see them and have them around!

The next surprise visitor was one that Tj and I had a couple days advance notice but the boys had NO idea was coming. I LOVE the look on the boys faces- have we mentioned lately that the boys ADORE their Pa?!


Tj's dad had a job in Sacramento that started on Tuesday. So Saturday night he flew in LAX and drove so we could have dinner. He then stayed with us until Monday when he had to head up to Sacramento. It was SO fun to have him here. He played with the boys, took the boys and I to lunch and then to go see Toy Story 3 and played some more with the boys. It was a very fun and busy three days but we were anxious for Friday to come back around because he was going to come back and see us before he had to leave. So much to our pleasant surprise we got a phone call from him first thing on Friday saying he had gotten into town the night before and was ready to see the boys. So he went with us to the park with our friends, took us to lunch (where the boys were treated to Orange soda!!!) and babysat the boys while Tj and I got to go on a date night for the first time in almost a year. It was such a fun time but it was quite sad (more for me I think) to see him go. He is such a great grandpa and I love the close relationship that he has with Joel and Vance! You really couldn't ask for a better Pa. So Dad, thanks for going out of your way and the sacrifices you and mom had to make to come visit. We loved having you and can't wait to see you guys again!

A picture of the boys at the movies.
Joel was being silly and wanted to make a sad face in each picture.
Notice Vance's awesome outfit?! Yeah, he dresses himself.

Vance showing how Batman goes down the slide.

Joel posing with his scooter for Pa.

Pa returned the boys goggles and old sunglasses.
The boys have since rarely been seen without
the goggle on whether it's in the bathtub or
on the way to the park or at dinner.
Silly boys!

The boys with their new books from Nama and Pa.
No visit would be complete without Pa and Nama
spoiling the boys and this trip was no exception.
Not only did the boys get new Spider Man books
from Nama and Pa but Pa also read them to the boys
over and over and over and OVER again!