Grandma's Visit

My mother came to visit us last month to help out when Zachary arrived. She actually flew in on December 2nd, which was great timing! Joseph loves his grandma and we had lots of fun while she was here. There are lots of pictures so beware!

Meeting Zachary

Grandma loved being here and spoiling the boys. We did attempt to take some family photos, which turned out interesting. Toddlers do not like to sit still!

I wanna play!

He looks like he is laughing but actually he was so mad

Joseph really wanted to throw leaves into the water

After letting the kid run around for a while, we were able to get some "nice" pictures with the four of us. They are from a distance but at least we are all together!

Finding leaves to throw

His face!

Keeping hold of the excited toddler so he doesn't jump in

How to get a family photo - let your toddler throw leaves off a bridge

Or wait until you are at home with a happy toddler who loves to watch his baby brother

No guarantees that the infant will cooperate

Grandma selfie

My cute little moose

We were very busy while Grandma was here. We tried to go out at least once a day, even if it was just to the store. We bought some presents for Christmas, worked on cleaning and organizing the house, and spent lots of time playing with Joseph. Of course we had to go to the playground so Grandma could see Joseph run around and play on some of his favorite things.

Favorite slide

Joseph in motion

Chilling in his favorite swing

Then we also hit the zoo. Because we all know that Joseph loves the goats and the otters. In fact, he even called the otters "otters" this trip instead of doggy. Grandma brought change so we could feed the goats. Joseph could not believe that he got to feed the goats. Kid was in heaven.

The utter joy of feeding goats

 We had so much fun with Grandma while she was visiting us. Joseph did his best to make sure that Grandma had a good visit, even tucking her into bed at night.

Are you comfy Grandma?

 We got Joseph a road rug for the playroom and a small mat for in front of the television since the hardwood is, well, cold and hard. Joseph insisted on having Grandma cover him up while he laid down on the rug to watch Daniel Tiger. He also would bring his toys to the mat or his coloring books and sit quietly for a few minutes.

He found a present from his Tio Cory and had to play with it (we did manage to get it away from him and wrap it for Christmas a few days later)

Joseph had so much fun with Grandma. She brought felt to make a Christmas tree that Joseph could touch and play with instead of us buying a real/fake tree and panicking over him removing ornaments or knocking it down. We worked on cutting out the shapes in the evening (great easy FHE activity). Joseph loves his tree and we left it up for him to play! We have extra felt to cut out more shapes and make a board for the rest of the year.

Looking at our tree

Pointing out the colors and shapes. He knows the car ones

We loved having Grandma come and visit us! Joseph misses her so much that he is planning his own trip down to see her. I don't have the heart to tell him the car he chose won't get him very far.

Joseph loves the car carts.