Grandma Comes to Town!

         Grandma Marie made the trip from Kansas to meet Samuel, and stay with us for a lovely five day visit. It was a wonderful visit and she spoiled all of us! It was so nice to have an extra set of hands to help feed, hold, change diapers, burp, ect... And I have to add, Grandma is the champion baby burper, a very important skill Quinn and I have come to appreciate! She and Samuel immediately fell in love, and it was so sad to see her go back home to Kansas, but we anticipate future visits from Grandma! But while Mom was here, she baked and cooked a ton of yummy food and stocked up our freezer and refrigerator. Thanks Mom!

       We were able to make a few short field trips each day, all of them consisting of a grocery store. We first went to HEB, Texas's general grocery store, but it is pretty impressive with lots to see. On Friday, Samuel stayed with a friend for a few hours, Lance, who happens to be Debbie's husband, and he loves babies. Mom, Debbie and I went to the Asian market and out for lunch, which Mom also enjoyed. And on Saturday, we all went to the Whole Foods flagship store, which is located here in Austin. I think Mom was most impressed by this store, and ran around the store for about two hours taking in all the food counters, produce, baked goods and all the yummy eats. It really is a foodies amusement park. 

Grandma and Samuel having some cuddle time. I'm not sure his little feet touched
 the ground the entire time Mom was here. There was lots of loving and hugging going on!

Mom making black beans and ribs. One of my favorite Chinese dishes.
Samuel was hanging out in the kitchen supervising while Mama and Daddy got a much needed nap. 

You can just see her excitement. Mom in the Whole Foods produce area.

Mom was especially impressed by the baked goods department, as making baked goods are her specialty. 

Little Samuel enjoying some tummy time on the quilt Grandma made by hand.
What a special and sincere gift!

Odelia is Samuel's biggest cheerleader. She has to be front and center when anything is
 happening. Her Mama dog instincts have come into full play and she always
 has to know exactly where the baby is before she can relax.