Grandma Beck's Visit

My mom came to visit us for a few days. We had so much fun with her! She came on Ollie's birthday (4 years old!). He was so excited for her to come. He made a paper chain several weeks before. Everyday after he took a chain off he would count how many more days until "fiesta" and then talk about it for the rest of the day.

Here's the highlights of our time with Grandma Beck.

For Ollie's birthday we went to chuck e cheese. Ollie had so much fun! Then we came home and did cake/ice cream and presents. I'll post pictures from the party later.

Spencer and I also had the opportunity to go to the temple together! It was so nice to just get away with my sweet husband. It's wonderful that grandma doesn't mind babysitting!

We also had a Christmas party. We fixed a big turkey dinner, decorated the house, and opened presents from Grandma and Grandpa and then gave Grandma her presents. Ollie made her some painted beach treasure. (Miscellaneuos objects found outside, like sticks, rock, and pinecones, are his beloved beach treasure which he then wanted to paint and give as Christmas presents.) It was fun to have Grandma here to help with decorating the house and it was nice to have an extra pair of hands. :)

One of my favorite parts was just talking with my mom. I loved all the late night talks.

Thanks mom for coming to visit!!! We had a lot of fun with you. You are welcome to come anytime. :)