A visit from grandma

Grandma came to visit in May while Mark and I went to Atlanta to house hunt. Yep, another move for us. We just got out here last week, but more about that later. We all had such a fun time with grandma. She brought some great activities for the girls to keep them busy while they were busy keeping grandma busy! Here are a few from just before she came and all the adventures while she was with us.

Abigail sporting her Elmo hat we made at the birthday party.

Happy birthday Mark

Ever wonder why girls go to the bathroom in groups? Besides the emotional support, it is so much more fun, and it starts at an early age! 

Elena showing off her creation

Mommy's birthday

Reading with grandma

Showing off the dresses that grandma made!

Our last Music Makers class

With grandma at the Trolley Museum

Having a picnic with grandma

Memorial Day at the cemetery. It has become our tradition to put flowers on graves of people we don't know since we don't live by family.

I took my mom to Maine for a few days to see some things with the girls. It was a beautiful trip, but unfortunately rained most of the time. I guess we got the true spring experience in Maine. We stayed in Old Orchard Beach and also went up to Portland and took a boat tour.

A train ride along the coast in Portland, ME

I don't know if you were aware of this, but the rain in Maine falls mainly near the train.

Elena & Abigail loved the seats

Not quite the beach holiday we were going for, but they got to play in the sand a little bit.

These are some of the lighthouses we saw on our boat ride. It was fun to experience.

Mark and I presented a little recital of the pieces we had been working on. My mom was able to stay to see it. Fun to learn some new repertoire and to play together.