It's a Grandma thing.

Grandmas love their grandbabies.  There's something about the opportunity to get the good cuddles, buy the pretty clothes, play all the super-fun games, and not have to worry about paying for college that makes being a grandma an experience worth waiting for.  And boy is my mom living it up.  She was here a couple of weeks ago, and here's just a taste of what she and Ava were up to...

Ava picked Grandma up from the airport and filled her in on all the fun to come.

They spent some time at the botanic gardens...

Did some swingin'...

Had a ball clowning around, and decorating Easter eggs...

And even managed to talk the Easter Bunny into showing up with the basket goodies a day early so Grandma could enjoy the festivities.  Cuz Grandmas just have those kinds of connections.

Canvas and Cocktails

I have no artistic talent.  So when I heard about a place that would serve up wine and blast top 40 tunes while walking even a novice like me through a canvas painting, I was all over it.  I managed to talk Grandma into handing Ava over to Andy for the evening, and we headed out to Canvas and Cocktails for a girl's night out.  It was a blast, and an experience I fully intend to repeat.

Mom named these "Blobby Flowers on Sticks"

We hated to see her leave, but eventually - with the promise that she'd return soon - Grandma did have to head home.  Fortunately, until we see her again we have a funky painting hanging in the bathroom, and a closet full of new clothes for Ava to remember her by.  We love you, Grandma!!  Can't wait to see you again!