Grandma Wendy's Visit (days 4 and 5)

Day 4 of my mom's visit was Sunday so it was mostly a stay at home and relax day. Ellie did enjoy having Grandma come to nursery with her. My mom almost packed up one of the kids to take home because his parents were late in picking him up and he looks almost identical to my brother-in-law's, Devin's, baby picture. She figured that Calee and Devin could pass him off as their own.

We enjoyed some nice fish (halibut) and chips (homemade french fries) for dinner. I just thought my mom would enjoy some fresh (-ish) fish from Alaska since as kids none of us really ate fish and doesn't have the opportunity to eat it as often as she'd like sometimes.

Monday we drove out to Colorado Mills, our huge outlet mall. It was time to do some shopping.  We looked at clothes for Ellie, swimsuit for my mom (she was arriving home in Utah just to leave in 3 days for California), and just walk around. I like this mall with its wide halls and different stores, not to mention its an indoor outlet so its a little easier to shop in the winter.

We ate Panda for lunch because Ellie loves the noodles. We had to sit a one of the little kid tables they have so we could be near the carousel. Of course Ellie convinced grandma that she needed a ride, after Ellie snuck in the exit to the ride. We got on and Ellie choose her horse and the ride started. After about 10 seconds she wanted off. So I had her watch for Grandma Wendy each time we would go around. She giggled each time Grandma would pass because we would say BOO!


Not to sure about this, until we would pass Grandma.

We got some good shopping in. Ellie fell asleep, which was good, but then we came to the Build-a-bear workshop. They had these cute spring lambs and if you spent a specific amount then you received a free Easter basket. So we made Ellie a lamb. We wanted to have her record a "baa" sound but she was still asleep.

We timed things so well that we left the mall, drove home to pick up my mom's stuff, and made it to the airport so she could fly home without much waiting. It's always sad when our visitors have to leave. Ellie asks for them for a few days after, but we make sure to have a good time while they are here.

Thanks for visiting Grandma Wendy. We love you.