Grandpop Heads Back to Vermont Tonight

Grandpop and his grandsons
Grandpop at the end of his trip with us! LOL

We had yet another busy day! We headed out to Target to let the boys pick out new Leapster games. Ian chose Cars that focuses on spelling and Gavin chose Diego that focuses on recognizing numbers. Then, we headed to downtown Raleigh to watch Krispie Kreme donuts get made. Gavin finally got his sprinkled donut again and Ian ate two! We watched the workers cook and frost them on the belts. It was neat! Next we drove to the NCSU campus and showed him my building. We went to Pullen Park to ride the train, but then found out they don't run until 1pm. So, back in the car and we went to the Wolfpack baseball field, tennis courts, football field and then home. The kids had quiet time for a few minutes and then Ian and Grandpop put together a puzzle. We played outside...I think we mostly played baseball and rode bikes. Both kids can definitely hit the ball! My dad wanted to wear a mask! LOL

We jumped into the truck and headed to Lake Crabtree to watch the sailboats, canoes, kayaks and paddleboats before playing a few minutes on the playground. Hopped back into the truck and picked up Cailean at the airport because we headed over to Jason's Deli in Brier Creek for a very early dinner. We wanted to make sure dad was fed before he got on his plane. We had a nice dinner there and then we dropped Cailean off at his motorcycle and then to the terminal for Grandpop. It was beyond sad driving away. Ian was hysterically crying...a good 40 minutes I would say. Gavin just looked at him and then fell asleep. Ian did NOT want his Grandpop to leave. He told him that there is a house "on sale" around the corner from us and to buy that house. He knows Uncle Matt wants him to move to Atlanta, but told me he and Uncle Matt would have to battle it out! LOL

We've already started pricing his Christmas ticket...the price is looking good right now. The boys also are thinking of more things to do when he comes back down.

So, here's the list Ian and Gavin put together...we did pretty well!!!

Franceys (for Frankie's Fun Place that has gokarts)-CHECK

riyd our bikes-CHECK
boligaley (bowling alley)-CHECK
basketball-CHECK
sokre (soccer)
Muncey Jows (Monkey Joe's)-SAVE FOR NEXT TIME...COULD HAVE DONE IT THOUGH
Jeleybeyns (Jellybeans...rollerskating)-SAVE FOR NEXT TIME...COULD HAVE DONE IT THOUGH
gofle (golf)-CHECK
fishig-CHECK
Sorry-CHECK
payprair playn (paper airplanes)-CHECK
gamse-CHECK
play out side-CHECK
woch teyvey (watch tv) -CHECK