A Visit from Virginia

Several weekends back, my parents braved yet another snowstorm to visit us.  Our neighbors kindly snow blowed our driveway since I was trapped inside with both kids, Dan was at work, and otherwise my folks would not have been able to make it off the street.  Finley was napping when they arrived, so Dagny had first crack at them.

 We poured out the box of duplos they had brought up, per Finley's request, and when he woke up he was THRILLED.  Granddad built all sorts of things with him and the pile of duplos was out all weekend.  Finley is already counting the weeks until he gets to see his Virginia grandparents again...and their duplos.  As if bringing fun building blocks and vehicles wasn't enough, Granddad brought his guitar and his smaller guitar for his duet partner.  The boys jammed on and off all weekend, entertaining all of us - especially Dagny :)

 We ventured out one afternoon to one of our favorite bookstores and one of our favorite toy stores. Dagny enjoyed her first rocking horse ride!

 It was very sad to say goodbye to Grammy and Granddad, but they did leave a very special gift behind: Grammy's first generation iPad.  She had recently upgraded and we were happy for the handmedown!  Here's Finley enjoying the free Mr. PotatoHead app later that week.

 We'll see them at the lake this July for our anniversary, Dagny's first birthday and the Fourth of July...but maybe we'll sweet talk them into one visit before then as well!