Granny's visit

Granny and Grandad stopped in for a brief overnight visit this week. They came bearing gifts and babysitting services. We let the kids open one gift each, but saved the rest for Christmas. The kids each got a set of Moon Dough, which I guarantee will keep the boys occupied for hours each week. They love that stuff. Casper also got a bonus gift -- his long awaited handmade quilt from Granny. His is covered in John Deere tractors and he adores it.

Granny and Grandad also watched the kids, took them out to dinner, and put them all to bed so Todd and I could go to Houston and visit the temple. Our date seemed a little bit ill-fated at first: We lost the cards we had planned to take, our van sprung a flat tire as we were pulling out of the driveway forcing us to take the Subaru whose air conditioning had gone out earlier in the day (that might not seem like a big deal for December, but it was 82 degrees and humid). We also got lost on our way -- twice. But the day ended nicely with a wonderful session, a great dinner, and a comfortable drive home.