We came back through St. Louis after Florida because our niece was turning one, and we surely didn't want to miss the party!
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| Happy 1st Birthday Lily! |
It gave us the opportunity to visit with family and friends (not to mention relax a bit) for just a few more days before heading home for good! My parents had wanted to do something special with MJ, and since Mat and I were a little pooped from all the traveling, we decided to sit this one out, get some rest, and let GiGi and PopPop enjoy some special time with their grandson. They certainly didn't disappoint!
First stop was a visit to one of MJ's all time favorite cars....Mater, of course! :) Thanks to Debbie for spotting this guy and letting my parents know about it. It sounded like MJ wasn't quite sure what to make of a real life size Mater. Maybe he just couldn't be dooped. Pretty cute, I think!!!
Next, they were off to the Butterfly House. I haven't been to the Butterfly House in years....I really don't remember it much at all, so after seeing the pics I definitely want to go sometime soon. Looks beautiful! MJ wasn't so sure about butterflies landing right on him, but he was definitely mesmerized by watching them and just walking around. He is still "talking" about it because every time we read a book that has a butterfly in it he says, "GiGiPopPop" (all one word) like he remembers exactly who took him to see butterflies. Precious!
I spy a butterfly!
Getting a closer look with PopPop
Just beautiful!
Taking a quick rest with GiGi (I'm impressed they got him to sit still for this) :)
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| What outing would be complete without lunch and a yummy smoothie? Thanks GiGi and PopPop for a fabulous day! MJ is definitely blessed with grandparents, and great grandparents who adore him. We always enjoy our time in St. Louis just watching him soak up that love and attention from his Mema and Papa and GiGi and Pop. It's fun now that he's getting old enough to talk about them often when we're at home ,too. I have such fond memories of times spent with my grandparents as a child, and it often makes me sad that we don't live closer for him to experience it even more often, but I just love to see these loving relationships growing and growing despite the distance! |
2 comments:
Aww..ok - for some reason this blog has me tearing up! Not sure if it's because of all the fabulous memories I have of my grandparents or because I can't wait for Lydia to be at MJ's stage & talk about her far away family!! xxo, Mindy
I believe one of the greatest joys of being a grandparent is experiencing these adventures once again through a child's eyes. I know I enjoyed doing these things with my own sweet children...now, at this age I appreciate all of this even more. I am more patient, more appreciative of life in general and really notice the "wonder of it all". I love doing these things with MJ and look forward to new adventures with our granddaughter too. GiGi
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