Duke Time

Gram and Rach
Peek a boo!

Here I am!

"SQUAWK!!!!!!"

(poor bird didn't know what to think!)

Today was so much fun! We spent the majority of the day at Nana and Pop's house and had a really good time! The kids played in the basement for the first time ever! Bradley's never even been down there and Rachel doesn't remember because it's been so long. The basement is cleaned out now because of the yard sale, so it was nice sitting at the old kitchen table and chairs and eating popsicles. We also discovered some great toys for the grandkids to play with once they are cleaned off. We played in the den, upstairs, at the piano, in the dining room, in the kitchen and even in the office with the fish tank. The kids ran all over the house and just had a great time exploring! Rachel always loves the old Strawberry Shortcake collection and barbies that used to be mine and Wendy's. Bradley had lots of fun playing on the daybed that's in my room. He's all about laying in a bed with pillows and blankets and getting snuggly.

When we left nana and pop's, we went to visit Gramma. It was great to see her and she looked great. She was very happy to see us and the kids resumed their normal activities: playing in the closet, climbing on the walker and then foraging for food. (Gramma was kind enough to offer us some of her candy and peanut butter crackers.) It had been a very long day for the kids and no nap for Bradley, so we didn't stay very long. On our way out, Gramma wanted to show us the cute little bird that's in a cage upstairs for the residents to enjoy. Rach and Bradley loved it, and were squawking at it rather loudly. The bird would chirp back, very quietly. The kids loved this, but they were very loud and excited and I'm sure they are very different from the visitors that this bird is used to seeing. We left as soon as I could tear them away. But, we had a nice visit and it's always good to see Gramma. I got a picture of her and Rachel, but Bradley wouldn't cooperate. Oh well!!