Weekend Update-Visits From Far Away and Celebrating 100 Years

This weekend was jam packed full of fun.....so many things going on and so many people to see.

Saturday
I had a photo shoot in the morning with the West Family. I'll blog about that later when I have some photos to show off. They are such a cute, laid back family. It was so fun to photograph them. We went to a really fun and cute park that Michele recommended, so Nolan and Georgia came along too. I will be going back there again, to play and take photos. Thanks Michele!!!

We headed home to wait for GRANDMA to visit from Kansas! We were all very excited to see her for this surprise visit. We found out that she was coming the Sunday before. When she got here we let her rest for a bit, then we headed out to dinner at PF Chang's. YUM! We were so glad that we were able to take her out for an early Mother's Day dinner.

We feasted on yummy spring rolls, lettuce wraps, fried rice, a spicy shrimp dish and a chicken dish. YUM!

After dinner we needed to walk it off so we headed directly behind us to The Fashion Mall to get a little bit of exercise. We went in through the Saks Fifth Ave entrance and looked at the things that we could never afford to buy. I'm not really sure that I would want a $700 purse, even if I had the money to buy it. I might be too afraid to carry it around!
We were able to get a walk in, although, I'm pretty sure that I held the group up a little bit. By that time of day I am usually moving pretty slow, especially after a big meal like we just had. But no one in our group seemed to mind our stroll.

After dinner and a walk, some ice cream was in order. Off to Ritter's we went to get some frozen custard to top off our great evening together.

Sunday
After a delicious breakfast made by my wonderful hubby, we headed up to Goshen. This was the real reason for Grandma's trip to Indiana. You see, Great Aunt Lois was having a 100th birthday party. 100 years, WOW! We were so happy to be able to celebrate this special day with such a sweet and wonderful woman. Now, while she is weak and speaks very softly, there is still a bit of sparkle in her eyes. It was great to see her and all the people that came to her open house to celebrate her life.
We were also able to visit with some extended family while we were there. I was able to show off the twin bump! AND, Grandma's sister Brenda, gave us some great finds from around her house.

This skirt was made for Aunt Brenda by Georgia's Great Grandma Evelyn and Great Aunt Lois. Grandma had a good time looking at the pieces of fabric and remembering where they came from.....some where from clothes that Grandma had as a child, clothes that Great Grandma wore and many other things that held special memories. 

This is a quilt made for Aunt Brenda's baby doll. I believe that she said her name was "Betty." I don't recall if she said who made it for her. I'll have to remember to ask!

This is a quilt made for one of Aunt Brenda's children. I believe that she said Great Aunt Lois made this for her. I love the little owls, so sweet!

Another blanket from Brenda. Can't remember who made it or who it was for. It sure is beautiful. 

This was something that both Grandma and Brenda remember from growing up. It looks like it should have been a pillow case, but neither remember if there was ever a pillow. They just know that it was always around their house. They are assuming that their mother or grandmother made this. We are going to hang it in the nursery. LOVE IT!

So after visiting at Brenda's, we started our late night drive back to Indy. It's always nice to visit and catch up with family that we don't see very often. 

Monday

Today is the day that Grandma has to make the long drive back to Kansas. We were sad to see her go, but so glad that she was able to spend time with us. The next time she visits, hopefully we will have twin girls to snuggle and cuddle with too! 

Goodbye Grandma! Safe travels back to Newton! See you this summer!!!