Fun with Nana and Papa

This past weekend, we had special visitors: Tyler's mom and dad! In true Prentice fashion, they decided on Friday to come, left Toronto at 5 p.m. that evening, and pulled into our driveway at 2 p.m. on Saturday. If I've learned anything from being in this family for 4.5 years, it's that when they put their minds to it, nothing (like sleep) is going to stand in their way!

We were so glad to see them, and excited to show them how much Ben has grown since our trip to Cape Hatteras in July.

"Well, maybe you look familiar...you're the people from the beach, right?"

They look alike, they talk alike, sometimes they even dress alike!

Sunday night pool party!

When we bought this lounge this summer, this is exactly who/what we had in mind!

Cooking up some mean burgers on his grill.

"Those burgers smell so good, I could eat this tupperware!"

Dining al fresco

Monday morning, it was back to the grind for Tyler and me, so we begrudgingly left our houseguests home alone. :( Well, not completely alone...they had kindly offered to keep Ben, so the three of them got to hang out on Monday and Tuesday. Unfortunately, Tropical Storm Faye had also come for a visit, so most of their days were spent cooped up in our little house. But Prentices are a resourceful people, and they definitely made the most of their one-on-one time with grandchild #9!

Shaving with Papa

"That looks tricky. Should I be taking notes?"

"I see you, Nana!"

Since they wouldn't be around for Tyler's actual birthday (Sunday), his mom whipped up a fantastic summer meal on Tuesday and capped it off with a yummy lemon birthday cake.

"You can have the cake, Dad. But those candles sure look like fun!"

During their stay, as all four of us stood at the side of the tub to watch Ben's bathtime show, he let us know, in no uncertain terms, that he had outgrown his infant tub and developed a profound hatred for everything it stands for. Two nights in a row of that hysteria, and it was off to BabiesRUs I went in search for a new tub.

"An inflatable tub just for me? Sweet!"

Thanks for coming to see me, Nana and Papa! We don't get a lot of time, just the three of us, so it was very special to stay with you during the day. I did miss my aunts, uncles and cousins though - see you guys at Christmas!
I love you!
Ben