Thankful for Oma

A couple of weeks ago we had a very special visitor come and stay with us...Oma!

When both of the girls were born she came and stayed with us for a few weeks. Since we don't have plans to have anymore kiddos we decided that she should just come out for a long visit every year. And so the tradition began.

During her visit we went out to eat, went to the Splash Pad, went to the fabric store for fun crafting stuff, took the girls to swim lessons, got gelato, took a trip to the Grand Canyon, and watched the entire first season of Arrested Development. Aside from the trip to the Grand Canyon it was just a week in the life of a Wolach and having her be part of that was so special.

The love that she has for Hayden and Anabelle is so big. During our trip up north we rented a house for two nights in Flagstaff. The girls slept in a double bed and in the double bed next to them was Oma. At one point during the night the three of them even ended up in the same bed. On Wednesday and Thursday Hayden was under the weather and so she stayed at home with Oma.  They watched movies, ate applesauce, and played with (after putting together) a brand new dollhouse. On Friday Hayden went to daycare and Anabelle got to spend the day at home with Oma. On both Friday and Saturday night Hayden asked if she could have a slumber party with Oma, and Oma happily obliged. I think that it's as much of a treat for her as it is for Hayden.

That one-on-one time that each of the girls got with her was so special, both for her and for each of them. It makes my heart so happy to see their relationship with her continue to grow and get stronger.

Thank you for being such a wonderful grandmother to my little girls, Mom. I love you and can't wait for you to visit again!

Getting a free ride from Oma at Bearizona!

Giving Oma a push at the Grand Canyon

Snuggles with Oma before lunch