Granne & Gee-Daddy Come to Visit

What to say about my precious parents who sacrificed their time, money and frequent flier miles so that they could be with us during the Thanksgiving Holiday? They went completely outside of their comfort zone and sought to serve our family (especially their grand girls) by traveling far far away to bring us some light and joy as we are far far away from family this year during the holidays. Thank you so much, Mom and Dad. We loved seeing y'all more than you know. And the way you poured into our girls has reaped benefits long after your leaving. Thank you for the countless books you read, stories you told, hugs you gave, laps you provided for sitting and cuddling, stories/songs/absurdities you listened to, travels you endured, hide&seek games you played and more. Y'all are truly wonderful grandparents and we are so thankful for you.

A few photos from their visit:

A four hour drive from our city, we went to see the state palace all lit up!

Our family of five...don't miss Lils on Jonathan's back.

I did not venture onto the elephant with my infant, but I did run around following them so I could take photos! The elephant liked me. I could tell. He kept waving his trunk at me and he let me pet him several times. He had kind eyes. We connected.

This is not a green screen.

classic Annie.

A local bird sanctuary. Annie is at the ready with her bird book.

Faithful Gabriela.

Being a former rower, the guide instantly recognized my ability to steer through crocodile infested waters and asked me to take the oars. Or. Jonathan asked if I could row for a few seconds.

I am not zooming in on this animal with my camera lens. We were REALLY that close.

Gee to the daddy with A to the Annie.

Jumping off the observation tower into our capable father's arms.

High Jump

Family Photo.

Monkey!

Eating off banana leaves.

Local restaurant

We celebrated Annie's birthday a few days early so G&G could watch her open her presents.

From Aunt Kimberly and the Newarks!

A fav. Melissa & Doug Birthday cake. She saw one at Amie and Judah's house and played with it all night.

A little shy.

Granne and Princess Annie do their toenails.

Reading by the light of the christmas tree.

Bonding with the littlest.

Cheese!

Thank you again, Granne and Gee-Daddy for venturing over here to do life with us for two weeks. We love you and miss you all over again!