Untangling Life: Vacation Grammy 2009!!!

It was hard to say good-bye to my Mom (aka Grammy) after a very fun, almost two-week visit. Now, I'm struggling on how to document it on the blog. I think a categorical approach will work best.

Projects:

We didn't just let Grammy come and hang out...we actually put her to work. Remember my new kitchen chairs?? Well, here is a picture of Chloe enjoying/getting her cat hair all over one. They go perfectly in my kitchen, by the way.

The next project was a picture board to match Lauren's bedroom colors. "We" bought a cork board, covered it with fabric, laced it with ribbon and secured it with colorful brads and a few stitches. (I say "WE" but my contribution ended after the buying the cork board part.) This turned out just adorable...and it only took about 2 hours start to finish. Way to go Mom!!

The third and final project was basket liners for Lauren's bedroom. I think her bedroom is now complete with her big girl decor.

Now don't think Grammy focused all her energy and expertise toward Lauren. We just haven't gotten Tyler a big boy bedroom set yet. He's still sleeping in his toddler bed with his crib bedding and decor. And this leads us into the next Category of Vacation Grammy.

Entertaining Tyler:

I took full advantage of Grammy's visit and got me some things done (like going through my Tivo'd shows.) In the mean time Tyler attached himself to Grammy and told her what he would like her to do with him.

He often rested up so he could approach her with full force. =)

They played upstairs and downstairs.

They played with Little People...

and Race Cars...

Tyler was in heaven to have Grammy here while Lauren was away at school all day.

Speaking of school, we got to join Lauren for her Thanksgiving Lunch put on by her elementary school. This brings us to our next Category in Vacation Grammy.

FOOD (& Entertainment)

I didn't get a picture of the Entertainment part but I did take my mom to the Fox Theatre to see "In The Heights" for her birthday. We both really liked the show and if you get a chance to see it...definitely Go!

Lauren's school hosted a Thanksgiving Lunch and invited parents and grandparents to come. Grammy and I got to eat a school lunch with Lauren in the cafeteria. Wow! It's been a long time since I ate cafeteria food. (and in conclusion, not long enough) Lauren enjoyed it though and that's all that mattered.

Neighbor Dana wanted to make my mom a special Southern meal while she was here. Who are we to refuse some yummy home cookin'? She made a delicious meal of Ribs, Collards, Pinto Beans, Slaw and Cornbread and of course Sweet Tea (which she even made un-sweet for my Mom and I.) Yumm!

We also took advantage of some unconventional (yet Southern?) cooking. "Rac(c)oon Fingers" Hog Jowls" "Squirrel Gravy" "(O)Possum Stew" etc. etc.

We found these unique dishes (& some normal food too) at The Rock Ranch in The Rock, GA. We went for the Pumpkin Destruction festivities.

And this brings us to the final Category in Vacation Grammy 2009.

Fun in the Sun:

Most days during Grammy's visit the temps were in the upper 70s (except for the two days it took Hurricane Ida to pass through.) We definitely took advantage of the gorgeous November sun.

Pumpkin Destruction Days.

We saw pumpkins launched from canons, dropped from airplanes and personally thrown down from the lifts (the correct name of the machine eludes me.)

smashed!!

The Rock Ranch has other activities other than Pumpkin Destruction. If you are in the area I highly recommend you check them out. The kids rode the Cow Train...