Family Fun
This past week we were priviledged with the visits of some of our family from down south! My Grandma first traveled up to Fresno on the Amtrak with a friend of hers who was on her way to visit her daughter in Modesto. Since the train goes through Fresno before Modesto, the two friends were able to travel together for most of the ride. It worked out perfectly!
Left to Right: Megan, Clara (our dear friend), Grandma, and Garrett
During Grandma's visit, we enjoyed numerous activities together and enjoyed her visit very much.
One of the activites included scrapbooking!
Ah yes... we also celebrated Garrett's 23rd birthday on the 12th with Grandma. We took him bowling in Oakhurst, which we all very much enjoyed (especially Garrett!), and after the bowling, Garrett and I enjoyed playing some games together at the arcade. That night Garrett opened a couple presents and then I presented my gift to him... a Cookies 'n Cream Ice Cream Pie that was completely homemade! He was very excited, to say the least ;)
Right to left: Aunt Diane, Uncle Alan, Tyler, Garrett, Megan, Alicia, and Grandma
The next day, my Mom's sister and her family joined us for the weekend! We all had a blast together... especially on our "Lewis Creek" hike! But sadly, I wasn't able to take pictures of the hike. The only footage I got is on our video camera, and it's hilarious ;) Sorry about that!
Saturday was a very busy day! Full of fun and family :) In the morning, my Aunt took her family and Grandma to the Rock and Mineral Museum in Mariposa. An hour after they left the house, we re-grouped at the museum and continued on to Mariposa to have lunch at Happy Burger!
After Happy Burger, we took a pit-stop at home where a couple adults took naps while Garrett entertained the kids with our Wii (indoor sports ;) ). At around 5:30 we took off in two cars to Bass Lake so Uncle Alan could fish with the kids. It was a very nice evening by the lake.
Family Time!
Father and daughter fishing
Young Fisherman!
(he caught a 2 ft. Dorado at sea the week before with his dad! That's pretty good for a little tyke like him ;) )
Grandma and granddaughter time :)
Catch!
After our outing at Bass Lake, we returned home to enjoy the rest of the evening on the front lawn.
Garrett teaching Tyler how to make his first song (very cute!). You should've heard the words! It was kind of like a lullaby =)
Grandma watering :)
Nearing bedtime!
Sunday was "take-off" day for everyone (except us ;) ). Before they left, Alicia wanted me to do her hair, and then me asked me if Mom could do my hair exactly the way I did hers. She was very cute. Her eyes just made my heart melt and I had to give in to her small plea :) So Mom did my hair the same way, to Alicia's delight. It made her so happy, it was cute!
'icia and me ('icia is our affectionate name for her ;) )
Take care 'til we write again! =)
