Back to Manito Park

Denice and Noah wanted Mom and Dad to see Manito Park so we spent Thursday afternoon having fun. We stopped at the dental office where Denice works so she could show off Asher and Eisley. Then we stopped for a quick headshaving (pics of Harrison from Wednesday to Thursday will explain that) and picked up lunch at Subway. From there, we wound our way to Manito Park and spent a fabulous afternoon enjoying a picnic lunch and wandering through the gardens. I so wish there was a place like that near home. The towering trees, shaded lawn, gorgeous gardens, park cafe ... it is heavenly. I envy all of the homeowners who live along the park. If I ever move to Spokane, I know the neighborhood I'd be drawn to!

Little Eisley wearing lavender for the first time and she looks darling. Asher and Olivia do some exploring

Grandma admires little Eisley Harper

Asher didn't like seeing his Grandma holding a baby

What a coincidence ... the bench where we were eating lunch had a carving that said K heart R

Ash enjoyed a walk around the park pathway with Aunt Tamera

Park pics

Wednesday afternoon at the local park -

Funny Ash Ash

Asher was so happy to be out of the car by the time they arrived in Spokane. He was thrilled to see his cousins and even happier to see a keyboard and mouse that he could play with. Once we were back at the hotel, we took Asher to our room so Megan, Mom and Dad could get settled in their room without little man underfoot. Meg was concerned about his safety so the kids created a pillow fort for little mister, which he found to be hilarious fun.

I think he's going to be an orthodontist when he grows up.Tuckered out after a long day on the road, Megan and Asher snuggled up poolside after we had a spaghetti dinner.

Grandpa and Grandma Meet Eisley

Hello Gorgeous!

I got all of the initial greeting photos on Denice's camera but here are a couple of shots of mom and dad with Eisley the day they arrived in Spokane.

How To Distract Children

JUST ADD WATER!

We were waiting for Mom and Dad to arrive in Spokane with Megan and Asher. We weren't sure when they would arrive so we tried to stay close so we'd be here for them to see Eisley as soon as they got to town. We walked from Denice and Noah's to their favorite local coffee spot called The Shop. It's a cool, hip local that used to be an auto repair shop so it has the big garage doors and industrial interior. I had a delicious Irish Cream iced latte. We then walked over the the Perry Street cafe and had a yummy lunch. The cafe owners were darling and ooh'd and aah'd over the baby. The owner washed her hands and held the baby while we ate! On the walk back to the house, we stopped at a park and the kids spied the splash pad. They were drenched! They let the sun dry them a bit and then we stripped them down back at the house while everything went straight to the dryer. It was fun to see them having such a good time. Harrison will be getting a new pair of shoes tomorrow - his didn't really survive the drenching.

Manito Park

Denice and Noah took us to see Manito Park Tuesday afternoon because I have always loved her photos of the area. It was nice to walk around and stretch our legs after being in the car all morning. We didn't get photos in the Rose Garden but we'll go back this week so there will be more photos to come. These are all photos taken in the Japanese garden.

Meeting Eisley Giddings

We arrived in Spokane Tuesday afternoon and went straight to Denice and Noah's house. They had gone to the grocery store so we waited patiently and were rewarded with the most beautiful baby girl. Eisley is a perfect baby with lovely skin and gorgeous hair.

Olivia had to bring Little Piggie, her gift at birth from Aunt Denice, to meet Aunt Denice's little girl. We brought a new Little Piggie for Eisley to have and love.