a visit from the grandparents

Last week my parents came to visit Lauren us.

We had a great week that included

lots of books,


trips to the park,


donuts & lollipops,


dance, gymnastics, coloring, and baking cake pops.


My dad stayed with Lauren while my mother and I attended the Nutcracker Market.
Papa took Lauren to her first movie,
The Peanuts Movie.
{we let her watch The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, which developed into a thing for the Peanuts gang}
We weren't exactly sure how this would turn out,
but it was a huge success.


She sat, still, the entire time,
smiled throughout,
and wouldn't let him get up to leave until the last credit came across the screen.


It was a pretty special memory and she is still talking about it.

We created another special week full of memories
and
I think Grandma & Papa soaked up this special time with Lauren,
because the next time they visit
she'll be promoted...

to BIG sister.