Errands–and Clark and Swathi arrive!

Today we mainly ran errands–with my mom! It is so wonderful having her in town. As if that weren’t enough, Clark and Swathi just arrived tonight. The only thing that would make it better is if you were here, Grandma!

Mom and I took a bunch of pictures on her iPhone.

On our way out the door and ready to go drop Lydia off at Challenger for Western Day. I put Mary's 12-18 month size vest on Lydia, threw boots on her, and called it her Western "outfit" (the kids were supposed to dress up as cowgirls).
On our way out the door and ready to go drop Lydia off at Challenger for Western Day. I put Mary’s 12-18 month size vest on Lydia, threw boots on her, and called it her Western “outfit” (the kids were supposed to dress up as cowgirls).
Mom wanted a picture of the two of us in front of Challenger.
Mom wanted a picture of the two of us in front of Challenger.
I'm pretty sure my mom took this picture for you, Grandma, so you could see what Lydia's school looks like.
I’m pretty sure my mom took this picture for you, Grandma, so you could see what Lydia’s school looks like.
While Lydia was in school, Mom and I did errands with Mary.
While Lydia was in school, Mom and I did errands with Mary.

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Mom wanted to get a picture of Mary's curls.
Mom wanted to get a picture of Mary’s curls.
During our afternoon errands, Lydia slept.
During our afternoon errands, Lydia slept.
 But Mary was awake! She showed Nana pictures from the books and kept saying, "Nana, wook at vis! ("Nana, look at this!)"
But Mary was awake! She showed Nana pictures from the books and kept saying, “Nana, wook at vis! (“Nana, look at this!)”
"Nana, wook at vis!"
“Nana, wook at vis!”

I forgot to say a thank-you to Mom for watching the kids while I went to lunch with my visiting teachee, Andrea. We had a really fun lunch, and it was only possible because my mom babysat. Thanks, Mom!

Grandma, we wish you were here. Thanks for lending us Mom!