Mimi and Granddad

Brian's folks came to visit and it was wonderful to watch the girls blossom under their loving care. Every time the girls see them, their language explodes and they surprise us with new tricks and feats. This visit was no exception. Also a treat with their visits are the treasures they make and find for the girls. Brian's mom made the girls twin dolls with a wardrobe of clothes. His dad made a double wide stool for the downstairs bath so two girls can wash their hands at once...plus two other stools for mounting the big potty when that time comes. Here are some favorite photos from their visit...although I'm not sure how  Therese managed to duck out of so many pictures with the girls....

Looking suspiciously innocent. 

Granddad gives a fashionable Lucy a helping hand. 

Taking a moment to smell the flowers.

Checking the gas in the coupe.

Bubbles!

Very silly in their Hawaiian dresses at the Indianapolis Museum of Art (Lucy-L, Sage-R)

Reading with Granddad (Lucy-L, Sage-R)

Picking flowers at Grammy and Popa's

Hitching a ride (Sage-L, Lucy-R).

Examining the giant tortoise in the middle of the road (Sage-L, Lucy-R).

Checking out the storm damage.

Feeding the ducks at the Golden Corral (Sage-L, Lucy-R).

Lucy bouncing with Granddad at Gymnastics Unlimited 

Lucy walks the balance beam unassisted.

Sage crosses her legs like mommy and Lucy gives it a try.

More gardening (Sage-L, Lucy-R).

Getting acquainted with Blue, the girls' new fish compliments of Mimi and Granddad. (Lucy-L, Sage-R)

Their first solo swing on the big swing (Sage-L, Lucy-R).

Grandpa gives Sage a helping hand.

Tuck-tuck-tuck, all cozy for a book before bedtime (Sage-L, Lucy-R).

The girls enjoy their first trip to McDonald's (wearing dresses made by Mimi) (Lucy-L, Sage-R).

But end up eating a hot dog straight from the Oscar Meyer Weiner mobile (Lucy-L, Sage-R).

Sage enjoys friend Bonnie's beautiful garden.

Bonnie & Lucy, Jen & Sage.

Sage playing hide and seek.

Our sweet, silly Sage.

Lucy reads with Mimi.

Sage cuddles in with Granddad before saying a fond farewell.