Mike and Desi's family--May 23-27.

 We arrived on Thursday night so we could enjoy Emily's school field day on Friday.  Emily wore her soccer shirt as did many of the other school children. 

 I caught this picture before the rest of us left for school.  Mike was able to get the day off from work. 
Mordecai, Mike, Ivy, Desi, and Ruby. 

 The obstacle course in the gym included swinging ropes, the climbing wall, tunnels, etc. 

 Grandma was delighted to hold seven-month-old Ivy.  She weighs about 13 pounds so is still tiny for her age but she is strong and active. 

 Mike with Mordecai and Ivy.

 Grandpa and Mordecai. 

 Emily challenged her teacher, Mrs. Welch, to a hula hoop contest. 

 Desi and Ivy

 We had lunch at Ryan Park. 

 Ruby has beautiful long hair.  She is only 27 months old and she was like Ivy when she was born. 

 Heading out for a walk with the family to Zinga's for frozen yogurt on Saturday night. 

 Mordecai is excited over his selection!

 Ivy is a happy baby.  She will giggle for several minutes just to entertain herself.  I've never seen a baby do that before but it is so charming!

 Saturday morning they planted flowers. 

 Emily is about to lose another tooth.  It is so hard because she doesn't want to touch the loose tooth and certainly doesn't want anyone else to touch it either, even though it really bothers her. 

 Ruby is getting her hair done for the day.  Notice that she is trying to drink the water from the spray bottle Desi uses to moisten her hair. 

 Ruby has her favorite video games just like Emily and Mordecai. 

 Emily has started taking piano lessons.  She is playing a duet with her daddy.  Ruby doesn't want to miss out on any of the action. 

 Later Mike played many of his favorite pieces for us which was a real treat. 

 Emily and Ivy danced with Grandpa to Mike's music. 

Ivy can sit up, turn over, and generally entertain every one with her antics. 

We had a good trip to visit with Mike and Desi's family from May 23 to May 27.  We enjoyed visiting with them and playing with the children.  They are always gracious and welcoming.   I'll send an email with the details and do another blog on other activities for the rest of the month later.