We were in the neighborhood...

We had a wonderful visit last month from my grandparents and aunt Ann who were so nice to make a special stop to see us on their quest to the Redwoods. We had a great afternoon visiting, showing them the house and smelling the roses - literally - together. (o: Natalie and Sarah were excited the whole week and kept asking when grandma and grandpa "artist" were coming. (My grandma painted a beautiful painting we have hanging in our front room - thus the nickname from Natalie - to distinguish them from the other grandma and grandpa Thorup.)After all the visiting and playing in the backyard, we worked up an appetite for dinner. We headed to IHOP and had a wonderful time chatting over pancakes! The girls were gems and LOVED being with great grandma and grandpa and aunt Ann. At one point during the night, Angela got hurt and was very sad. I went to gather her up and see if she was okay, but she didn't want me - she reached out for grandpa! I think she got lots of points from grandpa for that one! (o: Thanks for coming to see us grandma and grandpa and Ann - we love you!