Visit from Mimi and Papa

My parents flew out for a visit last weekend. They really missed Simon as they hadn't seen him since the end of April. My Mom really doesn't like to fly so it was a big deal for them to make the trip -- proof of how strong the pull to see your grandson can be! They sent a package of birthday presents ahead of their trip. It was a HUGE box. When the mailman brought it to the door and announced that it was for Simon Ailor, Simon gave the mailman a hug. It was hilarious! But then he had to wait a week until Mimi and Papa arrived to open it. Thanks, Mimi and Papa, for the awesome gifts!


Opening all those gifts must have been hard work because Simon needed to rest with Mimi on the couch afterwards.

I made a chocolate cake with chocolate chips and my Mom made her delicious peanut butter icing to go with it. Sooo yummy!

On Saturday morning, we introduced them to our routine: a trip to the Lafayette Farmer's Market followed by playing at Centennial Park. Everyone had a scone.

Simon was happy to have extra hands to push him on the swing. That boy would swing all day if we let him! He just loves it. The fun part for us is that he talks and sings non-stop while swinging!

Caught this sweet moment on camera. Simon has 'twin' dolls and he calls both of them 'Kebebe,' which is Simon's birth name/middle name. He is such a rough and tumble boy that it's touching to see his gentle side.

On Monday, we went to the Columbian Park Zoo -- so fun! The funniest part of our visit was hearing Simon 'introduce' my parents to the llama in the barn. He literally said, "Hello Llama, this is my Mimi and Papa" while holding his hand out, palm up, like he was presenting my parents to the llama. So cute!

After dinner that night, the guys went fishing at the ponds in our neighborhood. Simon was so excited to catch blue gills!

Simon is still talking about Mimi and Papa's visit and telling us how much he misses them. We hope that they will come back again soon!