Grandma and Grandpa Make a Visit

Last week, we had some visitor's from Wisconsin, Grandma and Grandpa Holden came to visit.  As soon as they arrived at our house, Carter started saying "No Dada, No Mama" and would push Mom and Dad away as he escorted  his Grandparents to his play room.  Then it was off to watch Grandma work on her iPad skills. Carter and Parker both tried their best to help Grandma.

We had a nice dinner and put the boys to bed.  The next morning, Carter had surprise visitors at daycare, Grandma and Grandpa came to take him to the Botanical Gardens!

Immediately Carter and Grandma found two of the greatest things in the world, water and bubbles.  Carter would try his best to pop the bubbles in the fountain and had a great time.

Their afternoon included some impromptu archaeology.

Soon it was time to head home.  Carter needed to get his rest for another big day to come.  On Saturday, Grandma and Grandpa came over and Carter was up early from his nap.  Parker continued to sleep with Mom, so Carter took over and got everyone involved in coloring.

This was a minor diversionary activity, cause once Mom and Parker were up we celebrated Carter's 2-year birthday a bit early, as Grandma and Grandpa will be unable to be here for his party in two weeks.  While Dad thought Carter had gotten over his previously documented fear of cakes, Carter quickly proved him wrong.

But after some talking and a tight grip on his lion lovey, he was able to sport a big smile.

Then onto the fun, presents.  Carter has finally mastered the skill of tearing off the wrapping and got right into it.

One of the big hits was a giant bubble wand, which Carter immediately opened up and had a blast with.

But we had to cut the fun short as we were off to the Atlanta Dogwood Festival to watch some Frisbee dogs, Carnival fun, and run through the many playgrounds of Piedmont Park.  Although it was an exhausting day, Carter still had the energy to serve some cupcakes and practice blowing out the candles.  Hopefully we can get him comfortable to do the real thing at his upcoming party.

It was a great visit by Grandma and Grandpa and we will miss them and look forward to seeing them real soon!