worth the risk

It's been 2+ years since we've seen Tutu and Pop Pop in-person.  We've made and then cancelled two different trips due to covid and about a month ago, we finally decided that now was as good a time as any to risk it.  So far (we are not yet out of the window for symptoms to arise), it was worth the risk!  

We spent four full days in and around Piedmont, CA with the Sells and Feldman families and, while we are happy to be home, we all had a wonderful time.

Gordy and Pop Pop shook the lemon tree (multiple times per day due to Gordy's prompting) and they made many batches of lemonade for everyone to enjoy.

Gordy got to go to Tutu's marking room (a second hand shop) where he picked out one fun thing to take home - a science kit.

Amanda and I took Gordy and Tyler to Fairyland where the two of them bonded quickly and then giggled themselves silly in the pizza place while we waited for lunch.

We went swimming with his cousins at the pool where Gordy was able to jump off the diving board for the first time in 2+ years.  According to Gordy, this was his favorite part of the trip :)

We (and the kids) enjoyed the hot tub.

We spent breakfasts at Tutu and Pop Pop's breakfast nook consuming yummy coffee and Tutu's famous apricot jam on any and every starchy vessel available.

We went on a cool 4.5 mile hike/walk almost to the bay bridge.

All three of use enjoyed having a puppy around.

We took the kids on a real steam train in the mountains.

And, most importantly, we enjoyed some much needed family time with so many loved ones who we haven't been able to see for way too long.

We were all sad to leave, but we will not wait so long next time before a return visit.  Fingers crossed that Gordy is able to be vaccinated sooner rather than later, and three of us will feel much more comfortable about venturing out again.

Till next time Sells and Feldmans - thank you for making our trip as wonderful as it was!