A Newburyport kind of day

On Tuesday I went to Newburyport to spend some time with Alicia and Thijs. Melissa and Madeleine joined us as well. We had such a lovely day. The temperature was up in the 80's so we all went for a stroll in downtown Newburyport, Ma. We also walked along the boardwalk and did some shopping. We ate outside in a pretty little area with tables and chairs. There were lots of people out that day. Maybe some of them played hooky from work since it was such a nice day. The grandkids were such a delight. I enjoyed them thoroughly. Here are a few of the pictures I took.

Madeleine and Thijs playing and getting to know each other.


Let's see who can really puff out their cheeks.
I think you win Thijs.


I've got a tooth coming out right over here.


Now what shall we do.


I think I can pull this quarter right out of your ear Thijs.


Oh Happy Day!


You caught me smiling Mémère.


Do I look stylish in this hat or what.


How long do you want me to stay this way?


Do you want a piece of me?


I think I won the staring contest.


Very well attentive listeners.


Oh Thijs, I think you are so handsome.


Awwww! Shucks!


Okay, enough pictures already!

Too Busy To Blog

I've been busy babysitting, doing yard work, playing with Tia, getting ready for our trip to Florida etc. It's been hectic but I've been taking loads of pictures of Madeleine and Thijs. Madeleine spent 5 days with us while her parents were in Scotland on a business trip. She did fine with us but missed her mommy and daddy very much. Last Wednesday was my last visit with Thijs until I get back from Florida on May 14th. I won't babysit him for a whole month. Luckily I'll see him soon. I've invited Melissa, Matt and Madeleine along with Matt, Alicia and Thijs to come for dinner on April 27 just before we leave for Florida. We'll celebrate Mother's Day a little early since we won't be here for that day. So the following are a bunch of pictures of the grandkids. Thijs will be 6 mos. on the 28th of April and Madeleine turned 8 mos. old on the 3rd. They're growing up fast.

The many faces of Madeleine
























The many faces of Thijs
















Out for a stroll on the Newburyport boardwalk.





Tia watches Thijs.


Thijs and I went to a music class.