THANKS Grandma and Grandpa!

We've had a busy couple weeks! We're so glad to have had my mom and dad here to help out and to make us all feel loved. My cute mom flew in the day after Brooklyn was born and stayed 'till today. I was so sad to see her go. There's nothing quite like hanging out with your mom to make life seem even more fabulous than it already is! She worked so hard while she was here and we all loved having her! PLEASE come back soon! (and bring Grandpa too!)

Mom and Brooklyn when they first met at the hospital the night we came home.

Brooklyn loving being held by Grandma.

After the first week my dad came too and we LOVED having him here. We know he truly loves us because he slept on an air mattress in our living room for 4 nights (he's been avoiding air mattresses and camping out anywhere but his own bed ever since I can remember).

Mom and Dad and Brooklyn enjoying each other. What a lucky little girl to have such great grandparents!

Coleman was especially excited to see Grandpa. He was stuck to him like glue the whole time he was here. Cole even started wearing a hat (something he has always refused to do) becuase Grandpa wears a hat. :) What a deal for us! (Now if we can convince Cole that Grandpa doesn't ever throw food, we might have something...)

Cole and Grandpa swinging at the park.

Coleman and Grandpa swinging. One of Cole's new favorite things is to swing at the park. He had an especially fun time swinging and taking off my dad's hat every time he came close to him. They passed it back and forth and we were all laughing!

We went to the Cheesecake Factory for dinner one night. Cole was really excited about the whipped cream. :)

Everybody but Coleman looks a little tired... Oh well - tired, but happy!

One night we decided to go to the farmer's market in La Verne. They have a few vendors and a really neat little petting zoo. Cole LOVES to see the animals so we took Grandpa and Grandma to show them around. He's an especially big fan of the "dotes" (goats).

My mom bought him a monkey backpack to wear when we go out walking. The monkey has a really long tail for Mom or Dad to hold on to while Cole makes his way around exploring. He LOVES it!

Coleman, the monkey, and Mom looking at the animals.

Cole and Grandpa looking at the goats. When the goats come close to the fence Cole scoots back. He enjoys animals from a distance (he's his mother's son). :)

Mom and Dad and Brooklyn. They were standing a ways away watching Cole dance to some of the most aweful guitar music I've ever heard. I think they were standing that far away so poor Brooklyn didn't have to suffer through it. Cole thought it was great!

Cole and Dad exploring the farmer's market.

Cool! A fountain! Dad even let Cole touch the water! It was so neat!

The three musketeers! - Grandpa, Dad and Cole.

Pretty girl.

Coleman and Grandpa were watching "Poppins" on the couch while Cole wore one of Grandpa's hats. They both were enjoying cuddling with the afghans.

The last night my parents were here we tried to go up to Baldy to enjoy some nice canyon weather and scenery. We were hoping to get a little hike in as well, but it was raining so we went to Costco for pizza and took Coleman to the park. We'd been promising him all day he could play in the dirt. He LOVED the sand and we all enjoyed watching him. Brooklyn slept and ate the whole time.

Hungry Brooklyn and Mom at the park.

Grandpa enjoyed the sand box too. NEAT digger!

Dad and Cole playing in the sand.

We were so lucky to have family here! We enjoyed every minute of being with them and so appreciate all the help they have been! We're getting more and more excited for school to be out and to go home to Utah. This was a fun preview! Thanks Mom and Dad for all your help! We love you and miss you! See you soon!