Day 55: Grandma & Grandpa Saccenti's!

Posted by: Cris

Today we made the move from Aunt Coral's to Grandma & Grandpa Saccenti's house for a few days. Juneau was SUPER excited to see everyone. She jumped right in and acted like she's lived here her whole life. The "rocking elephant" was a huge hit for her: Then it was off to Portrait Innovations for pictures of all the grandkids with Grandma & Grandpa. Of course, as soon as they saw all of the adorable pictures, the plan to only buy the $9.95 coupon deal went out the window. Portrait Innovations must stay in business by coercing grandparents into buying more pictures than they intended when they came through the front door when they see the pictures of their grandbabies with those sweet smiles.

After a quick bite at Panera, it was off to church for family communion.

When we entered the sanctuary, I very directly told Juneau (who was being carried by Aunt Becky) that there was to be no talking while in there for communion. As things got started, the pastor spent a few minutes catching up with the family and as everyone, including Grandma and me, answered his inquiries, Juneau could be heard in her little whisper voice: "Grandma, daddy said no talking...daddy, you aren't supposed to be talking." Becky did pretty good at not totally cracking up.

At home tonight, the agenda including reliving the mini-epic involved in getting the Christmas tree and making the plan for skiing tomorrow - Kyle is ready to go!

Juneau and Nova insisted on both sleeping in this tiny toddler bed. All of that wouldn't have been so bad if it hadn't been for the fact that Grandma has pre-loaded the bed with about 5 baby dolls. Of course, as soon as Nova saw them, she just HAD to sleep with all of them. So, by the time Juneau, Nova, 2 blue blankets, 2 mommy dolls, the Ariel and Belle dolls Aunt Coral bought them and 5 additional dolls get into the bed, it was a little crowded. But, they still fell asleep amongst the entire cramped mess.

Tomorrow we find out if I remember how to snowboard at least a little after a year. Hopefully tomorrow's blog will not include any tales of broken bones though if it is anything like last year, there will be a story of Emilie's sister Becky sacrificing her firstborn by pushing him off of (and under) the chairlift to avoid getting knocked over by it herself. Stay tuned.