More with Nonna and Granddad

One of the fun parts of this visit was remembering two years ago, June 2014, when they visited us in Colorado and we all took a trip to Boulder for four days. Mattias is now the exact age that Timo was at that time, and it is amazing to see how similar they are in ability and interest (cars/trucks, playing outside, reading) - although Mattias seems slightly more snuggly (Timo loved it too, and still does) and also more opinionated and strong-willed (wants to do things all by himself, with no help, thank you very much). His face may not show it in this photo, but he was absolutely loving these smooches and hugs from Nonna!!

Saturday morning we strolled through town, the farmer's market and the historic library building.

Timo and Granddad had a lot of fun building a highway and plotting out some farm lands in sandbox at the park

And we got to celebrate Mom's birthday! (Even though it was last week...) Thankfully we just got a new picnic table while they were here, so now we are able to use our side yard more and eat meals out there.

Sunday morning photo op!

And Sunday afternoon - big surprise from Granddad and Nonna was a new kids' basketball hoop!! Timo has been hooked on it since the start, and it is taller than the one we had in Colorado, so it perfectly suits him.

Our last evening we went over to the Woodys for supper. As always it was wonderful to wander around their yard in the cool summer air of the late afternoon, looking at plants (adults) and playing with cars (boys). Gayle even made a rhubarb pie with rhubarb from the garden. Delicious.