Thursday, September 8, 2011

Grandma Dini and Papa Jerry come to visit!

We were so excited that Grandma Dini and Papa Jerry were coming out for a visit. They live out in IL and we don't get to see them often enough. Especially Papa Jerry, this was his first time out since our wedding and first time to see our new house! After enjoying a delicious lunch and walk on the beach down in OB, and after a fun birthday party for Ty, we spent out third day together down the street at Old Poway Park.

They have a large steam engine there that takes you on two trips around the park. Ty loves it since he's into trains and cars, actually, anything with wheels. And the kids loved taking their guests on the train! The park also has a large gazebo where we watch concerts, a museum about Old Poway, and lots of interesting corners to explore, like a stream and a few bridges.

Garrett and his favorite buddy.

After getting the kids settled with a baby sitter, we all headed to the Del Mar race track. Such a fun place and lots of pretty views.

We got seats this time and enjoyed it. Usually we just stand but it was nice to have a place to sit down and watch the race. No one was a big winner that day but we all had a great time.

Our final day of their trip, we headed over to Coronado, to the ferry landing side where we did some shopping, checking out all the fishermen on the pier,...

and the beautiful sky line. I love this picture, especially Ty's little squishy belly.


The boys enjoyed the sand for a bit and then headed to the bar for a beer.

This little beach is perfect. Great place to play in the sand, and there's no big waves so the kids can wade into the water safely. So great!

We had to venture under the bridge and check out the jetty. Lots of little crabs and creatures to look at. Look at these cuties!

Tatum loved hanging with Grandma Dini in the water and looking at all the different rocks covered with mussels and other sea creatures.

The friendly trolls under the bridge. :)

The next day, Papa Jerry and Grandma Dini had to leave which was a sad day. But we're excited to see them again in October when we head through Phoenix to go to Sedona. Only another month or so!

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