Christmas with Grampa T...

These pictures are very special to me since my dad (aka Grampa T) and our kids don't spend much time with together. Dad and Sandra (aka Gramma S) came over on Christmas Eve this year, with gifts and a Christmas ham in tow. We made scalloped potatoes for the first time in years, and we had a nice meal together. I love this picture of Dad directing Gavin with the puzzle pieces from the chair.

Grampa T thought that he might wait awhile before holding Gage...until, that is, Gage reached out to him. It was precious to see.

Grampa T and Gramma S chose some wonderful Christmas gifts for Gavin and Gage. Gavin wore this fire chief helmet 24/7 for days after their visit, and just today (yes, I'm writing this Christmas posting on January 24) he donned it again with his fire boots and informed me that my eyes were on fire....but, not to worry, that he'd use his "super dooper" long hose to put out the fire. (And, by the way, it's no wonder that my eyes were on fire, because they were probably so tired of being open after trying for ONE HOUR to put Gavin down for a nap today. WHY does he only take naps for Daddy?!)