Cleveland in the Spring is like Pocatello in the Spring - It can't make up its mind whether it's in Winter mode or Summer Mode, so Spring is both. So how is it that I end up there in the Spring every year? If you don't like the present weather, just wait around a few minutes and it will probably change. Lots of rain, sometimes bitter humid cold, sometimes beautiful. So, last week Debby and I traveled to Cleveland to ride herd while Colin and Lori took a quick anniversary trip (translation: a rare chance for Grandma and Grandpa to bond with those distant grandkids.) I only stayed for a few days, just enough time for Colin and I to build a driveway gate for the fence he built last summer (ask him sometime about the other gate he used to have before he drove through it.) Then on Monday, we flew West, Colin and Lori to Vegas to have fun, and I back to Pocatello to work, leaving Debby to watch over the progeny for another 5 days. You might think that was a lot to ask of her, but you know, no one had to twist her arm. Below is the photographic evidence.
Are these cool dudes or what!!?
The cowboy boots were Colin's when he was the age of Jack. We've got another picture somewhere of Colin wearing them at that age. We'll dig it up and post a side-by-side later on.
Is this about the saddest thing you've ever seen?
We invited also-Clevelandites, Cousin Holly and husband Mark over for Sunday dinner. Holly's expecting their third. Mark is in the Coast Guard, keeping the Great Lakes safe. Great folk.
The Gate - designed to last, as long as nobody drives through it.
The Queen
All that from licking the spoon - more on him than in him.
The Cool Cat in the Hat
Grandma holding also-Clevelandite JT Nelson's new baby
All in all, it was a pretty good week, although Grandma was happy to turn the tribe back over to their parents, and Grandpa was happy to have Grandma come home. Life is good.
10 comments:
Thank you so much for coming! I know the kids had a great time and the time away was much needed. I knew they were in GREAT hands even through the little mishaps here and there. Maybe Debby will blog about them. It was great having Mom and Dad here! We sure love you two!
Looks like so much fun! The gate looks great! I remember that picture of Colin, but I think he was sans pants in the one I am thinking of!
anyone who reads this, steed nelson is engaged. getting married in october. those of you on facebook probably already know this. they have been dating for at least 4 years. it is good news. abby, just met lisa barton's mom.
colin was wearing a dress in the one you are thinking of.
Lori, where is Mia's white shirt from? It's SO cute!! I need to get my girls white shirts for the wedding and I love that one.
The gate is amazing looking!! Nice work guys.
Colin and Lori, I'm glad you got to get away for your 10 year!!
And you can already tell JT's baby is going to be super tall. That is one long baby!
dana--he is THREE months old!
What a fun time you all have had! Hooray for anniversaries and visiting grandparents!
Mom, you look amazing in that last picture.
What a wonderful time had by all. The gate is really neato! An engineering feat, for sure.
Mia is really growing up and baby Cole is definitely little boy Cole now.
Jack's boots are way cool. I have been trying to find cowboy boots for Asher, you would think that it would be easy, but no luck so far.
Anyway, what a fun time for everyone involved.
Deb, Thanks for sharing your blog. Being a grandma is the best feeling in the world. It may motivate me to get working on my blog.Looking forward to the wedding. Best Wishes!
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