Grandparent Tour - Part 1

Carly and I have just completed part 1 of our 3 week grandparent tour. Dave is unfortunately having to do a lot of traveling right now, Jake is down in Atlanta playing with Gertrude at Dave's parents, so Carly and I took to the road. For our first week we headed down to Columbia to visit with my parents. My dad had taken the week off of work, so it was a great time for a visit.

During our visit Carly and I were quite busy. On Wednesday we helped my dad in the kitchen. Carly helped decorate a cake, while I helped prepare a few side dishes for upcoming meals.

Decorating with M&Ms

Thursday's weather did not cooperate as much as we had hoped. Since we were unable to work in the yard, my mom, Carly, and I went shopping for a new pair of shoes for Carly. Currently her feet are measuring at a 5.5 wide, which has made finding flip flops for the pool and boat difficult. We set out in search of a pair of sturdy crocs. We were successful in our search, along with finding Carly a fall dress and coat on the clearance rack.

Showing off my new shoes to Daddy!

Following Carly's nap the weather perked up, and Carly was able to go outside and play. My parents had found her a plastic rake that would allow her to "help" in the yard. She really enjoyed carrying it around the yard and raking up various pieces of pine straw and leaves. (To be honest, I think my dad really enjoyed the "help" too!)

Helping Grandpa Rake!

Raking on my own!!

On Friday we were able to work in the yard more. After a yummy seafood lunch (where Carly actually ate about four shrimp), and a nice long nap, Carly helped me plant flowers in a window box for Dave, and then began watering the flowers (along with many of my parents' other plants and their grass).

Eating shrimp!!

Helping Mommy plant!

Watering Grammie and Grandpa's plants!