Grandpa Joe

The week before we left for California we had the pleasure of having Matt's dad, Joe, come to visit.  We hadn't seen him for almost 2 years, so it was nice to be able to catch up in person and for him to meet Maggie!  It was especially fun to watch him interact with Clara.  It took her a little bit to warm up, but once she started talking with him, she didn't really stop!

We had a few outings throughout the week, going to the zoo, taking him to a few of our favorite parks, and a couple nights out to dinner.  Clara was perfectly happy at home, though, entertaining Grandpa Joe with her imaginary friends, Peter & Benjamin, challenging him to games of Sequence and Matching Bears, bringing him books to read and just sitting out on the front porch chatting.  It was really sweet and memorable time!

Yes, Grandpa Joe painted Clara's toenails!  What a guy!  He had been telling her he would for a couple days and she was so excited about it.  Any time someone comments on her polish she is quick to tell them , "My Grandpa Joe painted them!"

We are thankful that he could make the trip out to see us!