Thomson Family: Grandparents

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August 8, 2013

Busy Busy Busy

Well, Today I went back to school.... Took some time off here to enjoy what was left of summer!

So - it's long overdue time for some updates and some pictures.

The house - obvious progress!

We visited Clear Lake over the 4th - Enjoyed some time with friends!

So glad my sister introduced us to the Wilson's and their cute kiddos!

It was also Mom and Dad's 35th wedding anniversary

Happy Anniversary!

We enjoyed lots of time with the littlest - soaking him up as he grows ridiculously fast!

Annie and Patrick announced a new arrival coming shortly after the first of the year!

I get to be an AUNTIE!!!

The weather was beautiful - so we enjoyed a walk by the lake.

And a surprise splash at the splash pad.

More time enjoying the lake

Me and the Hubs

Soaking up the attention - what a goof ball!

Isaac entertained us with his astounding magic skills one night.

Check out the shock on Aunt Annie's face!

Priceless!

Rounded out the visit with a little game of baseball with great-grandpa.

We've enjoyed our summer.

We put the house on the market.

Sold the house 20 days later.

Switched daycare/preschool

Had inspections and made fixes

Stressed out a lot about the selling of the house

Packed a lot

Moved into an apartment- YUCK!

Unpacked

Swam at the pool - A lot! (Isaac turned into a fish this summer)

Soaked up lots of time with family and extended family.

As our families continue to grow - I am reminded of how thankful I am to have my family in our lives. My children are lucky to have grandparents and aunts and uncles that love them. It is always a good time when it's spent with family.

Here's to you Summer 2013!

February 11, 2013

Fun with Family

We love hanging out with family.

This was from Christmas...

Gotta Love Matching Grandpa!

October 31, 2012

Clifford the Big Red Dog!

Um... Thanks to the lady who took our pic outside?

On October 19, Isaac got to go out with Mommy for a little date night! Grandma and Grandpa bought him tickets to the Family Series at the Orpheum for Christmas. The first show however, took place in October.

Back Story (I want to remember):
I took Isaac with me to pick out our seats and get tickets back in early September. Mistake.... He thought we were going to see Clifford THAT NIGHT! I simply told him that Clifford was driving to see us in his truck with all his friends. That seemed to smooth things over and he was content! Good thinking Mom!

Until....

Scholastic Book Fair time at the Local Elementary Schools....

Ever seen one of their trucks?

You know who is plastered on the side?

Yep - CLIFFORD! Oy Vey!

So, about 2 weeks before the show, as we are driving to daycare (at 7:30 in the morning), we pull up next to a Scholastic Book Fair Truck. Isaac freaks out because Clifford is here, tonight must be the show. There is the truck so what's a mom to do? Think fast! I told Isaac that this truck was too small for Clifford, but I bet that he is getting close. This truck probably has his bed, or toys, or food. Clifford should be here soon. Again - that answer sufficed. Whew! This boy was EX-CI-TED.

The night of the show, we got dressed up a bit. Grabbed some dinner and headed to the show. Isaac was grins all the way! Mom (i.e. ME) was a sucker for the stuffed animal. So we brought a Clifford home with us. The puppets were great. Clifford was huge! Think - 2 adult males fit inside. One runs the front, one ran the back.

I never heard a peep from this little guy. To say he loved it is an understatement!

Thanks Grandma and Grandpa!

Gift to Isaac - The Show!

Gift to the Mommy - The Memories!

August 9, 2012

Fun with Grandma

In between coats of paint and wall paper removal, we found some fun with Grandma.

This day - we went to the zoo.

No stroller means we can go see the butterflies!

Grandma is pointing out the butterfly on the leaves.

We also saw the zebra and the zebra baby - had a discussion on the feeding taking place too.

Then we came across a wild animal.....

Hunting in the grass....

Not really scary....

Hiding and ready to pounce...

It's Grandma!!!

Pretty Birds

Goofy Kid!

Ending our time by feeding the fish... and getting a lil' 1:1 from Grandma

July 9, 2012

4th of July 2012

We had a great visit to Clear Lake over the 4th of July.

First we went to the pool in Mason City.

There was a FMR (Fecal Matter Release) so we had to leave before I got any pictures.

I think Grandma enjoyed the pool the most though!

After not such great naps, we headed down to the park for a concert (and yummy gyros - Thanks Dad!)

Isaac loved the music, and danced himself to exhaustion.

Chilling for a minute with Grandma.

Showing her all his moves.
Pretty sure he was shaking his bum in this one.

Moving his moves over to Grandpa.

The morning of the 4th, we went for a 2 mile-ish walk.... a.k.a. almost died due to the humidity.

I was drenched and exhausted when we got back.

We got ready for the parade next.

The morning of the 4th at the parade.

After lunch and a 3 hour nap, Grandma and Grandpa busted out the cool factor.

They got the slip n' slide (see background) and this giant ball.

It was a total hit.

Look closely under the Toy Story 3 in the clear part... See Isaac?

Annie's friend from college (well, now I can call her my friend too b/c she is great!) came over with her boys.

They were just about the same ages as Isaac and Noah so the group doubled to 4 boys and they wore

each other out!

Pretty cute dude!

This is Isaac's new buddy - Syrus

Loving the inside of that ball

Peek-a-boo

Later in the afternoon, after all the fun in the sun, the kids were playing inside.
Isaac met/played with Lilly, my cousin's little girl.

She was fascinated by him.

He was showing her how his Roo - bot (aka robot) works.

Our best attempt at a picture together. HAHA... She looks scared to death!

After dinner, we headed down to the carnival (which we had successfully avoided up until this point!)

Loves the motorcycles!

First time in the Ferris Wheel.
This is the ride that never ends.... or so we thought!

We ended the night and our visit with the fireworks.
At first, Isaac was not so interested, then he thought they were great
and then he was so over it..... all by about 10:10.... We spent the next 20 minutes changing spots and moving around.

As always, I love spending time with my family. We missed the boys and Daddy (he had to play military all week so no vacation for him). I am blessed to have such a great family and now we have a new set of friends too. Hopefully they will all come visit us soon!