Great news, Grandma Ann and Papa Dave have returned from Scotland. Laurel and Ian were excited to go visit them last night. "I love Grandma and Papa, I miss them sooooo much!" Ian would tell me.
We took dinner over to their house. Ian knew we would be doing this. As soon as he woke up from his nap (yes, he's four and still takes a nap, otherwise his name would be Mr. Cranky), he reminds me, "Mommy, don't forget to take dinner to Papa and Grandma's house. As soon as Laurel wakes up, we have to go get food so we can eat."
I guess he was already hungry, although lately, he's been very food oriented. At any party we've gone to or had, he's always talking about what we're going to eat. He's all about the food, especially when it involves his favorites: pizza, cake, cupcakes, ice cream or popcorn.
As much as Ian and Laurel missed their grandparents, you'd think they'd burst out the van as soon as we were parked and run inside the house to get hugs and kisses. The opposite happened, they hung back, waiting for Paul and I to walk them up to the door. Once we were inside, they were quite shy and it took some coaxing to get the kids to say anything and give hugs.
After dinner, Grandma and Papa gave us a truckload of gifts from Scotland. There were tons of books, many involving a certain cheeky little blue engine. There were tons of clothes, including a new kilt and blouses for our ever growing Laurel. Ian got knee high socks, kilt flashes and a beautiful vest to go with his kilt (Ian also already has a belt with a thistle on the buckle, and a sporran). We are attending the Arizona Highland Celtic Festival in Flagstaff next weekend. Laurel and Ian are going to look fabulous!
Grandma and Papa, welcome home! We sure have missed you. We're going to have a blast up in the mountains next weekend.
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Wow! They will be the best-dressed kids there! I hope it won't be too hot.
Can't wait to see the kids in their new finery!
I'm jealous of that nap.
Glad they are home safe and sound! I would love to go to Scotland...did they have a fabulous time? I can't wait to see pictures of Laurel and Ian all dressed up!
My husband went to Scotland last year and loved it. I was jealous ;-) He even swam in Loch Ness!
Anyway, looking forward to hearing about your adventures at the Highland games.
Isn't it funny how kids sometimes take awhile to warm up to somebody when they haven't seen them in a long time?
I would LOVE to go to Scotland!! I hope you post pics of the kids in their new finery!
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