My parents were finally able to make their trip to visit Texas. The planets aligned in some not so good ways which presented some challenges for the week of their visit. Kate recently switched from a crib to a bed, but not just a bed, the bottom of bunk beds. Hence, we introduced two variables into a life changing event: 1) sleeping in a bed with no walls/boundaries and 2) having her sister sleeping in the same room. Those were variables we could control, but didn’t, we just pushed through it. Another variable out of our hands was that Kate got sick right about the time my parents arrived. The sick factor made for some screaming and restless nights for many of us.
Grandpa was also a bit sick and one day he slept more than he was awake. Poor grandpa. Grandma had her fair share of naps too. I’m sure it was nice for them to get out of their normal environment and catch up on some rest.
Even though we had some challenges, we still got to have fun. Of course we went to Rudy’s and indulged in a little too much brisket. Brad recommended going to Salt Lick, but that place is like driving to Louisiana to get there. Rudy’s is just over on Research Blvd so we settled on it.
Jeana showed Grandma and Grandpa the exceeding heights of Mount Bonnell. That’s almost embarassing to show them that “mount” when they live next to Mount Timpanogos and the rest of the Wasatch Front.
We ended the week with a trip to San Antonio. I took Grandma and Grandpa to see the Alamo early in the morning. Since Jeana was meeting us later with the girls, I took advantage of an opportunity to read plaques and learn about the history. Now, when I “Remember the Alamo!” I will have an idea of what I am supposed to remember. Grandma cracked me up because she kept singing things like “Davy, Davy Crocket, king of the wild frontier” and “deep in the heart of Texas” and she wanted to find a music store to find the music to the songs of Texas. I shouldn’t take too much humor from it because I love to sit at the piano and play “Here We Have Idaho.”
As I said, Jeana was meeting us later in San Antonio. We spent the afternoon at SeaWorld. Happy Birthday Grandma and Grandpa! I got to see the show at the Beluga for the first time – WOW! Those dolphins were so awesome, although when I watched “Finding Nemo” the other day and the sharks were referring to dolphins thinking they’re so cute, I could understand why.
After seeing the trainers in the Shamu show and seeing the statue of Shamu, Jeana wanted to get a shot of the girls kissing the whale.
Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for coming to see us! We can’t wait until you can come again, especially once we’ve mastered the new sleeping arrangments.
It’s always fun for everyone when Grandpa (& Grandma) come! Looks like you had a good time.
It’s always fun to have Grandpa and Grandma visit, especially when you live far away. FHE sure was fun, and funny, too!