Great Granny Part 1

We have had Great Granny here with us since Friday. I have to say, I felt special. Granny has a way of making you feel that way. She is basically a celebrity and all. I think I wore the skin off my hands scrubbing the bathroom before she came. I even came home for lunch the day she was coming in, just to make sure the house was clean and tidy.  Let's face it we all love having one on one Granny time and the woman can only be in so many places at once.  As it is she travels more then most people I know. But I'm on the other side of the country and she flew across to see me and her brother Wayne. It was lovely having her in my house and seeing all the stuff we do. Being so far, who knows when she'll want to take that wonderful 5 1/2 hour flight again. So we soaked up every minute of our Granny time and enjoyed it

While she was here we shopped like crazy, we went on walks, we ate healthy homemade food and walks. For the first time Logan actually on his own originated seeing Santa. So Granny and I waited in line (wasn't that bad since it's way early for this). The line was also very entertaining with fake polar bears, fake snow and a giant globe you go into with a TV showing footage of polar bears and fake snow falling all around. When Logan got up to Santa, Santa asked him if he'd like to sit on his lap to which he said no. I got nervous he was going to run screaming or start crying and the very pleasant experience would end in tragedy. Breath easy, he nonchalantly hopped up on the bench next to him. Being cheap, I didn't want to pay the $20 for photos, so  I "snuck" (not sure if it was against the rules but it felt that way) a cute photo it on my phone. Actually all these photos below are from my phone. Enjoy!

                                        Waiting to see Santa in this cool snow globe at the mall.

                                         Telling Santa exactly what action figure he wants.

                                                       The result of a full day of shopping.

                                   On a walk in my neigborhood, Granny loved the trees we have.

                                             Out to breakfast at my favorite place, First Watch.

                                    Logan really wanted to take our picture we let him, the result.

                            Quick snap I took when Logan would finally give up the camera.

                                   He got one good one of Granny and you can see her face.


I have a bit more from her trip but I didn't want to smash it all into one post. So I'll add the rest in the next day or two. We had a wonderful time with her! Granny, you are welcome back anytime!