nanny & grandad spend the night!

Chris was out of town most of last week so I strategically planned for Dad and Ann to stay for an overnight.  You're probably thinking I needed some help but nope.  I just love them and wanted them around :)  And okay, they definitely did help too!

Not to mention, Avery & Warner adore them so it was a win win for all of us!

Avery was taking advantage of this visit any way she could!  She fully expected Nanny & Grandad to join in her toddler activities no matter how tight the squeeze!  Since I am usually the one cramming into small contraptions, I found this pretty entertaining!

uh - mom.  you're in the way.

easy does it grandad!

am I ever wearing pants??

After the backyard obstacle course, we stopped by the Train Park: a guaranteed hit!  As we lined up for the train, Avery belts out with sincere concern:

"NO TICKETS!!".  Imagine our laughter.  The good news?  We had tickets!  What a great time.

 

My new favorite picture.  Hard to explain but that look of my Dad's.  So how I think of him.  This handsome, wise man.  The definition of a father.  And holding my son.  God is good.

We spent the rest of the evening playing, watching American Idol and eating some great Mexican food.  A huge surprise to the night?  A visit from wonderful Mer!    Having her join in all these festivities only made it that much better!

It was a big night for Aves.  Mom let her stay up till 10pm!  I couldn't resist though.  Grandad was making her belly laugh.  That can't possibly be my fault.  ;)

Avery helping Nanny with dinner :)

The next morning, Avery pulled Ann's heartstrings with some great cuddle time and subtle begs for her to stay.  Hard to resist that face.  So Ann came along to Music Class for one extra hour of grand-kid time!