The GGs' Visit

So for a few days this week we have been blessed to have GGma and GGpa here in Newport with us. Both girls have been very excited to see them but the most excited has to go to Magnus. Unfortuantely I did not have the camera ready but when they pulled up he actually chased the car down, not in order to protect but definitely to greet his biggest fans (other than daddy of course)! Our time has been very nice including some chill time and wonderful dinners out (minus the sirloin tips!). However Kaleigh's most exciting moments definitely came when I told her we could go swimming at the GGs' hotel pool.

Look at this smile!

Both girls loved the water today. I think we may have some swimmers. Michael Phelps has already started to inspire the younger generations.

Always so much fun to have them here and their trips are very much appreciated by our family. We love you GGs!

Grandmere and Grandpa's Visit

Well we had a wonderful weekend with Grandmere and Grandpa. The visit included some very special birthday presents for Kaleigh. Grandmere and Grandpa gave Kaleigh her very first dollhouse and a very special one at that. This dollhouse took Grandpa over 2 months to handcraft. Liz bought all the adorable furniture and Aunt Katie and Uncle Dave got the cute wooden family for inside! A very special gift that will keep Kaleigh busy for many many hours! On Saturday we walked into Newport and enjoyed the downtown scene and then enjoyed dinner at the Red Parrot (a favorite). Then mom and dad watched the girls so Matthew and I could do some motorcycle riding and then a 5-yr anniversary drink at O'Brien's. Awesome to be back on the bike after a 17 month hiatus thanks to pregnancy and babies and on our very special day! Sunday we were up and went to church and then did the Cliff Walk. Our first time and it was beautiful! Just a great way to spend one of our last weekends in Newport!

Mema's Visit

Sorry for the lack of updates recently but the girls and I have been enjoying the visit from Mema. We basically hung out except for a few outings including one to the children's museum and the beach (well the beach in the living room anyway!). Mema also helped to start the packing up process. Mommy and Daddy were also able to take advantage of Mema's willingness to babysit. We enjoyed a fabulous meal and view at The Spiced Pear where Matthew ordered the GQ burger (#3 on the top 20 burgers in the country list). We both agreed that the food was increbible. Then we enjoyed dessert and a cocktail at 22 Bowen in downtown Newport. Sadly Mema returned home today but we have some more visitors heading our way before we leave RI.