What a nice surprise - Gammi and Poppi came in for an unexpected visit! No one was more excited about this than Kaden. Ever since our trip back to Lexington in the Spring, Kaden has incessantly asked when he would get to see his beloved Gam and Pop again. We thought that it would have to wait until Ocean City, but were pleasantly surprised by an earlier meeting.
The first day, Kaden asked if they could take a bus ride to the aquarium. He had so much fun that he snuggled up to Pop and slept though the bus ride home.
Pop is Kaden's favorite playmate. The silliness that goes on between the two of them keeps everyone in giggles. Recently, Kaden is big into "fixing" things. He has numerous tool sets, but likes his Daddy's tools best of all.
He is also obsessed with water play - especially the hose. I only wish we had a yard big enough for a sprinkler. If we did, I know he would be outside everyday running around like a wild child.
We have a lovely orange tree in our back yard and Kaden loves the tasty summer treat. We had picked most all of them by the time Gammi and Pop arrived, but thanks to Pop's ingenuity and a couple of golf clubs Kaden got to squeeze out one last batch of orange juice.
Our big night out was to a local restaurant, The Corvette Diner. Or, as Kaden calls it, The Chicken Restaurant. He calls it this because the last time we were there all the servers danced around to the Chicken Dance song. This super fun restaurant has themed dining rooms, decor right out of a 50's diner, and costumed servers that are as high energy as they come. The DJ plays great oldies music and gets the kids involved in the fun by encouraging dancing, singing, and general silliness. They even have a balloon artist that will make you whatever you want...he created for Kaden exactly what he requested, a crazy hat!
We all indulged in Gammi's excellent home cooking and enjoyed several picnics on the porch.
Kaden was proud to show off his art skills to his Gammi and Pop - clay, paint, and (especially) smelly markers, he enjoys all mediums.
Ahhh...still loving garbage trucks. I must say that we have the best garbage men in San Diego. They know that, every Monday, Kaden will be waiting and waving. And every Monday, they honk their horn, give a wave, and bring a giant smile to my little man's face.
In terms of favorite trucks, construction trucks are a close second. With all the road construction going on in La Jolla, Kaden can choose a different curb every day and find hours of free entertainment.
Kaden and Pop not being incredibly helpful while we vacuumed the house, though I'd forgive those those smiles pretty much anything.
Our Sunday stroll from church to the Farmer's Market.
In preparation of the big Fourth of July party, Kaden helped Pop sweep off the back porch.
He wasn't as helpful when it came to washing off the front porch with Gammi.
Kaden's first introduction to the ice cream truck. Not at all surprised that this introduction was made by Pop!
