Papa Visit

My dad was in a need of a weekend away and his birthday was coming up so he planned a long birthday weekend with his favorite little girls. As always visits with our family are wonderful but too short. On Papa's birthday we got the Happy Birthday banner hung, made pancakes and had a great morning at the park. When it came time to celebrate his birthday Sunday evening we were all a bit preoccupied. It literally wasn't until we were ready to sing happy birthday to him that it occurred to me that we hadn't even bothered to make (or at the very least buy him) a birthday cake. Have no fear, we stuck a candle in a pile of chicken wings and watched KU beat North Carolina to secure our spot in the Final Four. Way better than any birthday cake!

Baby J was ready for the big game but had to pass some time in the swing before the game started.

Gee, thank you Amelia for "helping" Juliet at the park.

Our fashionista continues to make us smile with her outfit selections. Here she is in her new Cubbies hat which Papa bought her. She frequently asks, "is it windy? If so I should take my hat." As the previous picture shows, she LOVES her Jayhawk track suit and Cubs hate. I do love them both but not together :). 

The birthday boy and his favorite oldest granddaughter  on his birthday morning. Papa was even decked out in Mardi Gras beads. Why? Because that is what Amelia told him he was supposed to wear. I wonder where she gets her bossiness from...

The Children's Museum is a perfect way to pass a rainy Chicago morning.

Fire women Amelia, ready to head into the burning building.

Amelia especially loves the water areas at museums. Here are her and Papa painting with water. Juliet  was observing...

Using scissors for the first time while making a "balancing toy" at the Children's Museum.