Lola's Visit!

This morning we wrapped up an eight day visit from Lola.  Although we have seen her several times in various states around the country the last few years, we have not hosted her for three years!  So she was long overdue for a visit!  Plus it gave her the chance to meet Logan for the first time.  We kept a fast and furious pace while she was here doing all things that Lola loves best--shopping and eating out!  We also squeezed in some fun local activities and saw her brother, Uncle Oscar, and Aunt Pat a few times!  It was a fun week and we were sad to see her leave this morning. 

 

After Lola arrived last Wednesday, August 15th, we took her to our favorite park in town after dinner for some evening fun at the playground.

 

On Thursday, we ate at our favorite Japanese restaurant, Kanpai, and dined on everything from gyoza to sushi til we could eat no more!

 

Since the weather got in the low 90s on Friday, we drove up to Issaquah to spend the day cooling down at Lake Samm.  My mom was also able to come out and join us.

 

Ron swimming with Logan and Lia.

 

On Saturday morning, we brought Lola to our local Farmer's Market that we love!  She had the time of her life shopping at all of the different vendors and booths.

 

 

On Saturday night, we hosted some family and friends to another one of Lola's Filipino Feasts!  She spent many hours preparing for this dinner and it did not disappoint.

 

Some of the group out on our deck after dinner.

 

On Monday, we drove out to Tacoma to meet Uncle Oscar and Aunt Pat for some more Filipino food at Roger's restaurant.  Apparently, we just can't get enough of this stuff!

 

Lia enjoyed eating purple ice cream for the first time!

 

On Wednesday, we took Lola to the Pt. Defiance Zoo in Tacoma for the afternoon.  First stop:  the carousel and, of course, Lia chose the half horse/half mermaid, Seaweed, to ride.

 

Enjoying the penguins!

 

 

 Lola and her west coast grandkiddos!

 

Thanks again, Lola, for a great week!  Although Ron and I probably each gained five pounds, we had a glorious time with you!  Thanks for everything.