Spring Updates

As Grandparents, it seems our life and activities revolve around the grandchildren. 

And yes we are grandparents again.

Cindy and Andy had their little Sofia born on May 22 in Chicago. In fact Joan is back in Chicago now seeing her new grand daughter for the first time. I will also go back there at the end of this month, too. Isn't she cute in her first dress.

It has been easier to enjoy our other two grandsons, Collin and Evan, since they live near by. We went to the Santa Barbara Zoo to celebrate Evans 1 year birthday in March.  We rode the train around the park, too.

Then back home to enjoy Evan's first birthday cake. I think Winston wants some too.

Then it was Collin's Birthday a month latter. Collin is now 3 years old. Watch out Collin, I think Evan wants your cake, too.  He always wants what you have.  But you are a good big brother to him.

We celebrated Easter at Melanie's and Will's house.

At the end of April, we all hiked up the back side of Mount Boney, the mountains near us, to Sandstone Peak. That is at 3,111 feet. which is the tallest peak in the Santa Monica Mountains National Park.

From the top you can see all over Southern California. The picture bellow is looking down on the small valley we live in and the Topa Topa mountains in the far distance.

And finally just last weekend, we had the joy of having Collin over to spend the night at Mormor's and Grandpa's house, his first night away from home.

We had a big surprise for him, too. We took him to the local Performing Arts Center to see a production with Elmo and the Sesame Street gang.

 His first time in an actual theater and he sat and enjoyed the whole event.

Then of course we went out for Pizza and desert afterwards, too. 

Who doesn't like that cherry on top.