G and Pa came for a nice long visit in October. We were able to go to the pumpkin patch all together. Pa thought we were just going to a farm stand to pick out pumpkins and was surprised by the size of the operation- farm animals, pumpkin catapult, hay rides, and a hay bale pyramid! We had so much fun and Sloane really got into picking out a pumpkin this year. She just wanted to wander around in the pumpkin patch on her own. Pa had a hard time keeping up with her when she started walking!

G and Pa were so happy to meet their first grandson, and play with Sloane. She has changed drastically since they last saw her in May. We all went to tumbling and they got see her improved physicality. My mom spent an hour playing a game of ‘school drop off’ and ‘nap time’ while I was getting my license renewed (They expiring on your birthday, not the end of the month here in WA). We were also able to celebrate Pa and my birthday together. I always miss my dad on our birthday and now it is a special year when we get to be together. We had my favorite- seafood chowder with crusty bread, which was great because 2 weeks later I had to cut dairy and gluten for Mr. Soren……

We can’t wait for G and Pa to come back in the spring.