Granny was here!

I rarely blog when we have company here because I enjoy the time I have people I care about here. I am engrossed in their presence. Then later I feel guilty because I don't take the time to post about our adventures. Andrew flew to L.A. for a business trip so I asked my mom to come here for a few days. I found a decent priced flight and flew her here from Wisconsin. The kids and I were thrilled to have her here. I had half the work to do when she was here and I am grateful that I didn't have to do everything by myself.

We went to a German restaurant when she arrived on Wednesday night. The kids played well and Alex orchestrated a game with a Disney character top that he found there. It was an easy way to welcome her back to Orlando. Andrew left early in the morning on Thursday and my mom and I were able to create a smooth morning routine with the kids. We spent the day in Palm Bay and Melbourne looking at real estate and the ocean when we got coffee. Ahhh - a great way to spend the day with Lane and her Granny.

Friday is the day when everyone is in school. Once everyone was situated at school, I took my mom to the land of Ikea. We only saw half of it and I think she liked it as much as I do! We left without buying anything - I know, shocker! Then we hit the outlet mall. We found fun clothing on clearance and came home with a couple bags full of clothing. I haven't gone shopping alone with my mom in a long time and it was GREAT experience that reminded me of when I was younger and we shopped together.

Saturday and Sunday were fun filled adventurous days. We hit the Celebration garage sales in the morning. When Andrew got home from California, we met him at Epcot. My mom met Stephanie Calvert's mother on the flight here and the mother invited us to see Starship as their guests. We were thrilled to sit in a front row seat and we got to meet Stephanie in person. I think the boys were in love with her! Alex and Lane danced to their hearts content and Mickey Thomas acknowledged Alex's dance skills.

We went to Animal Kingdom on Sunday. My mom hadn't been to there yet so we concentrated on our favorite things there in order to give her a fun filled day there. We went on the jungle safari and saw lots of animals, saw the Nemo show, saw the Tree of Life, and went to It's Tough to Be a Bug. The day was ended at the Rainforest Cafe.

My mom is on her flight home and I miss her already. I wish she lived closer. I am grateful for the time we do have together because I know that it could end any time suddenly. I hope it isn't long before I see her in person again.