Grandma Came!

Addison has been so lucky this summer to be able to have both her grandmas visit! Grandma Michael made the long trip from California to stay for a week. Dave had the week off we ran around filling the days with what Buffalo has to offer. We got to go to the temple which was much needed. Dave and I managed to stay awake and Addison liked walking around the grounds with Grandma. We spent the day touring Palmyra and the church sites. No matter how many times we take people there I still feel like I learn something each time. It is a beautiful part of the country and we feel blessed to live so close right now. We hit up Dinosaur BBQ in Rochester on the way home. I am pretty serious about my ribs and these were amazing (not as good as my dads, but a close second)! Addison ate her first grilled cheese and fruit with french fries. She is turning into such a big girl eater! Addison enjoyed getting baths and books from Grandma in the evenings. We fit in a few wagon rides and a lot of playing with toys. There is a little fishing town called Olcott. It had old fashioned kiddie rides for 25 cents! Addison loved the carousel and she got to go on a flying car ride. They had a little ice cream shop there that had cannoli ice cream. I was in heaven! Addison enjoyed a fresh strawberry ice cream cone and Dave managed to get a ginormous vanilla something:) Addison did a lot of napping in the car or not napping at all with all the running around! The zoo was next on our list. Addison and i usually just see the first half before we head out so we started in the back this time. The weather was PERFECT. Addison got to ride in her red wagon around the zoo which turned out to be a great idea. It made it a lot easier for her to see the animals and who doesn't love rolling around in here! Grandma got to take her on a train ride at the zoo as well. Later that night we treated Sharon to the Erie County Fair. We went last year and had a really good time. This year was nothing short of great! There was a balloon show that was made the whole night worth it. Addison got to walk away with a giant flower balloon that was about 4 times her size. We all had our fill of fried and sugary food for the year. Dave had his first fried twinkie and I always like a funnel cake. Somehow Addison managed to taste all of the goodies as well:) Addison got to pet a pig, goat, cow and sheep. Daddy had to scrub her hands extra good after that event! She is starting to make cow noises and was able to perfect them that night. Saturday Dave had to go to a canoe safety course and came back looking like a tomato. As he applied aloe vera we headed to a nice dinner at the Cheesecake Factory. Addison walked around while we were waiting with her purse over her arm waving to everyone. She loves to make people laugh! After dinner we dropped Addison off at Will's house and went to a movie. It was nice to sneak out and go to an adult movie. Grandma had to catch an airplane on Monday, but before she left we took her to Duff's Wings. We all said goodbye and Addison has missed her since! We had a really busy, but fun week!