November was an epic month! First we had Ben's parents here for Piper's birthday, and then my parents flew into town for Tessa's birthday and Thanksgiving. While Gramma & Grampa were here, we took a mini-Groupon-vaca to Seaside, and stayed at The River Inn. The Seaside Aquarium was closed for maintenance and the wind & rain really prevented us from exploring the town like we had intended. But we still made the most of it, enjoying delicious fish & chips and clam chowder at Norma's, swimming in the hotel pool, and taking a walk on the beach. When we returned home we celebrated Tessa's Birthday and had an
amazing Thanksgiving dinner cooked by my parents. The remaining days of Gramma & Grampa's visit we put up Christmas decorations, took McKinley to swim lessons, played lots of Spot It, ate lots of pumpkin dump cake, went to church, and "took care of business." And on the last day, my dad made my favorite Puerto Rican meal: flank steak with lentils and onions.
Tessa shows Grampa her bee-bo (belly button) while he sings.
After church pictures.
The indoor carousel at Seaside. Out of all the beautiful horses to choose from, they went straight for the pig and rabbit.
Keeping dry while we walk the Seaside strip.
While Tessa was taking her morning nap, they take a stroll on the beach.
One of the days we drove to Astoria to show Gramma & Grampa the Astoria Column.
Tessa got so wide-eyed after she woke up from her nap and saw the Christmas tree for the first time.
Dance party!
Wax on, wax off.
Tessa gives the best open mouth kisses!
New Doc McStuffins shirts from Gramma & Grampa.
After church pictures, part II.
Tessa models her new hooded bath towel from Pottery Barn.
Classic Christmas photo.
I love all of the pictures with your mom and dad and the girls, especially the one where your dad looks so serious (with his glasses on) during the coloring session. Fun times for sure! :)
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