Last days of Summer with Grandpa & Grandma

Hi Everyone....

Last Wednesday, August 13, 2008 Mommy took me to meet Grandpa & Grandma in Valencia so I could go to their house in Bear Valley Springs (Tehachapi) for a few days. Mommy went back home to get some things done and to get a break from me.

I had so much fun at Grandpa & Grandma's. They took me to 31 flavors for ice cream for the first time and I ate a lot (1-2 tbsp). It was very good (rich chocolate flavor). Grandpa, Grandma and I really enjoyed going for ice cream and since I ate a lot, they are going to take me more often. Grandma forgot the camera, so no pictures :(. Next time I will make sure Grandpa or Grandma get a photo of me eating ice cream. :)

Grandma took me to a pottery place where I could decorate my own plate, cup, bowl (I can't remember what I did). It's a surprise for mommy so she doesn't know either. :) I had a lot of fun and was very active. At one point, I hit something and it went flying in the air and paint got everywhere. I thought that was very funny :). I don't think it stains. Luckily grandma and I were the only ones in the store at that time and the owners were very nice.

I went for several walks and enjoyed watching cartoons at grandpa and grandmas.

Mommy came up Saturday morning. She first took my great grandpa to breakfast and then visited with great grandpa and great grandma for a little while. Grandma had to finish getting me ready before we could go to town to see mommy. Once I was finally ready, Grandpa, Grandma and I went to town to meet mommy at the park for the arts and crafts. I was excited to see mommy and she was to. Mommy couldn't wait to see me.

We all went back to Grandpa and Grandma's house. Mommy and Grandma took me up to the clubhouse to go swimming in the pool there. It was hot out. I loved it, but since it was late in the day we couldn't stay very long.

I love getting my head wet.. :)

Saturday evening we went over to my Grandpas sister and brother-in-laws house for a delicious bbq. Shortly after we got there, Grandpa asked me if I wanted a shoulder massage and before he even touched my shoulders I smiled really big, giggled and squealed. I love his massages!! :)

Sunday morning finally arrived which meant "swimming"! :) But first Mommy and Grandma saw a Bobcat go through the front yard, so Mommy ran out and got a picture of it with my camera running down the street towards the neighbors.

Then Grandma and Mommy took me swimming and I loved it. I kicked and splashed in the water. I had so much fun that when it was time to leave a few hours later, I was not happy one bit and I sure let my mommy and grandma know for a good 30-45 minutes. I did not want to leave, but they said it was getting to windy and cool to go swimming anymore. I was upset all the way home and for a while after getting there. I finally fell asleep and took a long nap. Mommy and I were suppose to go home after swimming, but mommy felt bad leaving the pool with me not wanting to go, so she said we could stay another night at grandma's and go swimming tomorrow before heading home. YEA!

I woke up extra early Monday morning so we could get to the pool early to go swimming. :) I went swimming a long time twice. I loved it and the weather was just warm enough for me to go. In between my swims, I laid out on the lounge chair around the pool. I love to do that too. Mommy and grandma bundle me up in the towels till I get warm and then I lay out in my swimsuit to get a tan. :)

My grandma said that I look like Princess Grace Kelly, who was married to Prince Rainier III of Monoco.

It was time to leave and I didn't mind at all. I was so tired, I just wanted to go back to grandma's house and be rocked for a long nap.

After I woke up, Mommy and I headed home as I start school on Tuesday, August 19th, 2008. (7th Grade) :)

Love,
Kayla