The drive is so beautiful...
I did not take as many pictures as I should have...I don't have any of my grandma and aunts and uncles. But here are some good ones.
My grandpa has Alzheimer's. When we first got to my grandparents, he didn't even look up. Then Michael came over... Michael is my 17 year old cousin and I can't believe how amazing he is with my grandpa. He and his little brother, Nathan, have lived next door to my grandparents for their whole lives so they are experts when it comes to taking care of grandpa. Michael came over, grabbed grandpa's shoes, put them on him, and took him out to play basketball and catch. My grandpa absolutely came alive.
And then all of the sudden he seemed to know who I am. He came over to me and gave me a hug. He wouldn't let go. I love my grandpa so much. He's an amazing person and it was a little glimpse into the past...and the future
The next day we went to Church, played some Monopoly with Michael and Nathan...and then Aunt Jana, Uncle Karl, and cousin Kelly came over for some of grandma's amazing food. It was so fun to spend time with all of them. And, my grandma is the best cook in the world, so any day I get to eat her food is a good day.
Michael and Kelly playing some air hockey.
The next day grandma took us to Tieton to see where my grandpa grew up and some of the buildings his dad helped build.
Then we came back and played some tennis with Grandma.
Then we left to head back to Seattle. On our way we stopped by Aunt Jana's to see their beautiful house and their amazing cars.
I always love going to my grandparents house and spending time with my family. My grandma always takes such good care of us and we love her so much. I wish I could see them more than I do...I cannot wait to see all of them again in July!
4 comments:
ok, the pics are awesome and what i'm more jealous of is the fact you and the hubby did it all alone! :) good for you guys to have a little get-away! :)
looks very fun ... and i'm so impressed with your running! holy cow!! :) woot-woo you two!! :)
That looks like so much fun! I'm glad you had fun! Grandpa looks a little bit different then the last time I saw him. See you later.
I hear it has been raining since you left, you have impeccable timing. I think Grandpa looks like Grandma Rose in that picture. Glad you had fun.
I think grandpa looks like grandma rose too. My kids were so jealous. That is their favorite place in the world
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