Other Random Faves

The pictures seem limitless. Over the last few days I've posted lots from the week, but believe me there are more. Here are a few of my other favorites, in no particular order. And full disclosure, I'm in a lot of them. Because how can my favorite pictures not be of me with Lloyd, Rosie, Freddie, or Owen?

Walking to a park.

After the Ravens beat the Packers, Andy's dad photo-shopped our group Christmas picture and made this zinger.  

The sweetest face.

The girl likes to count.

What a little nut.

This was our vibe.

This was our vibe too.

Decorating cookies with toddlers and mail carriers.

The fearless slider.

Reading to her cousin.

Cameras.

It's always nice to be greeted upon arrival.

Owen's first Christmas did not disappoint.

Nor did his first time eating beets.

Keeping an eye on things.

Cleaning crew.

Playtime.

More of the week's vibe.

Uncle John calling to order the meeting of extraordinary gentlemen.

Heading out to the park.

Those smiles.

Ending with more of our Christmas vibe.

Christmas

We all gathered at Mary and Andy's house in our Christmas pajamas for gift opening.

And for picture taking.

Some kids were more squirmy than others.

It was Owen's first Christmas and he had a lot of fun. 

The cousins sat together to eat the traditional Christmas brunch fare of Mrs. Coin's French Toast.

There was plenty of time for play.

Not only for the small kids.

And of couse I didn't let anyone get away before we took a group photo.
 

Grandkids on the Move

The Harrison grandkids had quite a weekend. I'll start with Owen, who just turned 7 months. He celebrated with his first-ever airplane ride. He and Mary went to Stanford for Mary's 10th college reunion. Owen had a great trip, he met a lot of new friends, and even he got to try out being the Stanford Tree.

I think he liked being with his mom on campus. Owen looks like a natural in Stanford garb. Maybe in 30 years he'll be at Stanford, taking his own baby to his 10th reunion. 

Halfway across the country in Minneapolis, John and Troy are first-time homeowners after they closed on their house on Friday. Over the weekend the moving van came and went, and they started moving in. We're very excited for them and their new life in Minnesota. 

In Warsaw, Rosie had company last week. Cousin Lauren came for a visit over her fall break, and now Rosie has a new friend. 

When Lauren left to go home it was time for another fall break trip. This crew went to Greece. Their first couple of days in Athens were rainy but they still had fun.

Today they took the ferry to Mykonos for the rest of their trip. If Mykonos is half as fun and beautiful as the ferry ride looks, they're in for a great time.

I know this post is about the grandkids but I'll end it with the grandparents and how we spent our Saturday morning. 

 

Last Days in Denver

My three weeks in Denver started on the plane, followed by a train, followed by the bus. 

I arrived on Labor Day weekend when it was still summer. We went to the Denver Zoo and got to admire the beautiful zoo train. By the time I left on September 20, the weather had turned to fall.

We spent some time at playgrounds, where Freddie got to partake in a favorite activity: swinging.

We went to the Science Center, where Lloyd got to build a meandering train track.

Cousin Lauren visited and we walked to ice cream. We also went to City Park and she taught Lloyd some German words.

This very colorful playground is at a school just a few blocks from their house.

Uncle Don and Aunt Kathy visited and Lloyd was given a prized possession: his very own skidster. 

Freddie likes to eat most things (most of the time), he likes books, he likes most things that Lloyd likes, and he was learning to walk while I was there.

He's also a happy and sometimes silly guy.

And Lloyd likes to be moving. Even if it's on a stationary bike.

Midway through my visit, Troy came down for the weekend. I got to spend some time with the Kidds while she was in town.

John or Troy took this sweet picture of Freddie at the zoo, all decked out for fall weather.

Freddie is again quite the fall fashion plate in this handknit sweater.

Every morning and every afternoon this crew went back and forth to daycare.

Lloyd likes to help. On this day he carried his lunchbox. He also likes to push the remote control for the garage.

Brad arrived on Friday and I went home on Saturday. First thing Sunday morning they all left to drive to Minnesota, and by all I mean the humans and Sirius. They're in Minneapolis right now getting settled as they await the closing of their new house next month.