A 'Grand,' long weekend

Nana and Big Opa came for a visit! They arrived very late Thursday (or should I say very early Friday morning). Elena and Jake went to school in the morning, but soon I arrived with the Grandparents. Elena was excited, but also overwhelmed (she'd seen nana before we left, but not big Opa). So there were actually some tears. I think just didn't quite know what was happening. But after a little calm down time on the play ground, she gave them the full outside tour of her school.


Then we met Jake in his office for lunch (with chocolate milk!) and took the building tour.

That afternoon Nana and Big Opa were on babysitting duty, since it was the 100th anniversary of the department and there were 'events' we were 'expected' to attend. While we were smoozing at the cocktail party, they raked leaves. What a deal!

On Saturday we took them around campus and to the farmer's market. Then we hung around the house working on little projects (Jake got his pruning done, and yes, he feels MUCH better now). Elena showed off our park and let Opa check out her fancy ride in person.


Jake and I got spiffed up for the 'gala dinner'

and left Nana and big Opa in charge. (there was icecream for dessert, we heard).