Grandparents are Great

Nan and Grandpa arrived from San Francisco on Monday, much to our delight. They've slipped right into our little routines, joining us for story time at the library and walks to the park and other fun. Because we've seen them fairly consistently over the past two years, there's basically no adjustment time needed for Kathleen. She calls them by name and talks to them nonstop and snuggles up against them on the couch.

A quiet moment with Nan.

Madeline loves the extra attention, too. Two more grown-ups means extra time being held and fussed over, and who wouldn't love that?!

Whenever Grandpa comes into town, we not only get to enjoy his company, but we get to enjoy his work. Grandpa always manages to complete a number of little projects when he visits -- so far he's refinished a rocking chair and hung a few mirrors. Nan and Grandpa brought Kathleen a toy tool set, so she can help Grandpa work. Kathleen loves her new tools; the drill and hammer are particular favorites.

A tool tutorial from Grandpa. Watch out world, Kathleen's got power tools!