SLO Visit

I needed an easy going visit, so this blog post is appropriately titled. I needed some time to just relax and not have to cook and not have to clean. Thank you, Mom. It was also fun and a nice break to have my parents entertain their grandson while I ate breakfast or got ready for the day.

Isaac's favorite toy at their home was the infamous popper. This toy has made its way around the family! A classic, forever favorite.

Ike also enjoyed chasing and shaking this little wind up toy...

The primary purpose of my visit was to meet my niece, Beatrice (as I mentioned in this post) and it was wonderful. As much as I enjoy babies and how amazing they are in all their newness, I have to admit that I am an older kid kind of gal, so I LOVED seeing my other nieces and nephews as well as their adorable little sister. Suzannah, Charlotte, Elizabeth, Atticus, Henry and now Beatrice, all hold a very special place in my heart and it was fantastic to see them all. I had dinner at Travis and Kate's on the 5th and I truly could have stayed there all night and played with the kids if sleeping wasn't required by all. Isaac also had a good time exploring their toys and interacting with Atticus.

As wild as Mr. Atticus can be, he has a very soft side to him. Not only was he great with Isaac, but he also welcomed my many hugs and laid on me while I read a book to him and the girls. Physical touch is my heaven!

One morning at my parents when Isaac woke up, I asked him to say "hi" to his Dad (I often send good morning videos to Jake when he's working). And to my surprise, Isaac spoke! ;) or at least he sounds pretty dang close!

It was sad to leave my vacation, but at least I had a good book on "tape" for the drive home. I am still working on it, Unbroken, but it is a fun working. I'll have to travel back down to San Luis or over to San Jose soon so I can continue the story!

...love my family...