Remember that scene from the musical, Annie, where they dance around singing, "We got Annie!"? That's how I felt last week when the girls and I met my parents half-way between our homes to pick up Nana for the weekend. We got Nana! The Payne family are big fans of Nana and had been looking forward to her visit for a long time. It was a wonderful weekend with a woman we all love and admire. I'm grateful that she was Nana to my kids with treats and creative games and silly songs, and then still Nana to me with more treats(!) and good conversation after the kids were in bed.
Kaye K and the girls at the half-way stop
Four generations
Not only did Nana leave the comfort of home and fly half-way around the world to visit, she came prepared! She brought a goodie bag of supplies and a vision to build a castle with Gretchen. They spent almost two hours constructing their castle. Rooke and Gretchen have played with it every day since!
After picking Rooke up, we headed to our local garden center cafe for an after-school treat.
We all had so much fun with Nana, it was hard to sit still for a photo!
We spent Saturday at Woburn Safari Park. It was truly a perfect day! After driving through the animal safari trail (with out own monkey show inside the car!), we picnicked at the top of a hill that the kids ran up and down in between bites and viewing a bird show.
Even Bridgette got in on the fun!
The ducks finished up what the kids left behind.
All three kids liked playing in the bouncy castle.
Not the best shot, but it's rare I get one with all three!
Bridgette napped in the ergo while Princess Gretchen was escorted around swan lake.
He's a great daddy.
A short little train ride that was pretty lame, but the kids didn't seem to notice!
Spring freckles have sprung!
The kids and I recently finished reading and then listening to
Mr. Popper's Penguins, so they were excited to see this exhibit.
Hi there, Penguin.
Nana treated us to an ice cream break!
Thank you for a special visit, Nana. We love you!
