My dad came to visit on October 3rd (from Alaska) and just left on Sunday.  [Perhaps not so] coincidentally, my productive self came to visit on October 3rd also and she appears to have gotten on the plane with Grandpa and left me again.

I’ve figured out the secret to being ultra-productive.  Just have someone around to hold your children! It’s amazing how much you can get done!

We did have a lovely time with Dad/Grandpa.  Here are a few shots from his visit!

grapes from the farmers’ market, Dad’s treat  (We never buy grapes because they’re on the dirty dozen and they’re pretty expensive locally so they were big treat!  Ellie and Mark were especially in love with them!)

Lots of wrestling and drooling with/on Grandpa (Cue Laura being productive!)

in the middle of a photo shoot primarily for Mark

playing on the couch while Mama gets stuff done – fun for everyone! 🙂