Ok, I am finally at the beginning of the Towery Grandparents visit. The last few years they have taken 2 days to get here, so they can enjoy the drive and feel a little more rested by the time they are here. So, they arrived in the afternoon. As soon as they arrived, and after hugs and greetings, Gramma headed straight over to the boat. The kids helped her with a step ladder so she could climb in...and she was in the boat within 10 minutes she was there! As, I have mentioned earlier, one of the main priorities for the trip was as much boat time as possible. I can't even remember what we did that evening, except probably dinner and visiting and stuff. 
And then they mentioned to J that they wanted to visit with the hospital worker who helped Gayle so much. J made a phone call and we were on our way. It was late, like 10 by the time we got there, but it seemed like a good time to go, to make sure they were able to visit him. If you don't know, we have a podunk hospital, but this, and especially because of Alan, is where she got the correct diagnosis, and the most help. Alan went above and beyond and we really appreciated it. I think Gayle wanted him to see her when she looked so good too!
The next morning, J had surf rescue training, so Randy, Kaleb and I went to watch for a bit. They were out in the ocean so we couldn't see real well but I think it was still fun for Randy to see him. The waves were big, and of course they were working hard (HA, anyone who's been out there knows it's mostly fun).
And then they mentioned to J that they wanted to visit with the hospital worker who helped Gayle so much. J made a phone call and we were on our way. It was late, like 10 by the time we got there, but it seemed like a good time to go, to make sure they were able to visit him. If you don't know, we have a podunk hospital, but this, and especially because of Alan, is where she got the correct diagnosis, and the most help. Alan went above and beyond and we really appreciated it. I think Gayle wanted him to see her when she looked so good too!
The next morning, J had surf rescue training, so Randy, Kaleb and I went to watch for a bit. They were out in the ocean so we couldn't see real well but I think it was still fun for Randy to see him. The waves were big, and of course they were working hard (HA, anyone who's been out there knows it's mostly fun).here's their new helmets....
There were a bunch of jelly fish on the beach....or pieces of......
Sorry, I don't have photos of the training, or even Randy. We took video, and I don't know how to put them on here. A couple of those guys were ex surf rescue team, and there is always a medic and emt on scene. thank goodness....
Sorry, I don't have photos of the training, or even Randy. We took video, and I don't know how to put them on here. A couple of those guys were ex surf rescue team, and there is always a medic and emt on scene. thank goodness.... After J's training we headed out into the boat. We decided we would start out on the lake, for a more leisure ride. It is also fun to look at all the lake and canal front homes.
Here is our beautiful daughter! don't look at me in the doorway. I don't understand how I regularly make such hideous faces....but that is me I guess! I was concentrating...not totally pissed off btw!
Randy was very happy to take a turn at the wheel.
Gramma was very happy to finally be in the boat in 'her' seat!
It was an okay day to be out...once again, because there wasn't wind and rain, which is pretty typical when visitors come!
The kids and I crawled onto the bed. We actually all fit, amazingly. Idon't think we could all sleep comfortably down there, but we did fit.
It started raining, but Gramma insisted on staying out...so we just bundled her up more.
until we insisted.
but, it only rained for about an hour. We were out there for quite awhile. Ocean Shores has lakes and canal systems that are all connected, so we were able to go miles and miles...and it has to be slow or people yell at you off their decks for disturbing the waterfront. HA. one guy was yelling at us, and we were waving. We are a little slow sometimes, we thought he was happily waving!
Here is our beautiful daughter! don't look at me in the doorway. I don't understand how I regularly make such hideous faces....but that is me I guess! I was concentrating...not totally pissed off btw!
Randy was very happy to take a turn at the wheel.
Gramma was very happy to finally be in the boat in 'her' seat!
It was an okay day to be out...once again, because there wasn't wind and rain, which is pretty typical when visitors come!
The kids and I crawled onto the bed. We actually all fit, amazingly. Idon't think we could all sleep comfortably down there, but we did fit.
It started raining, but Gramma insisted on staying out...so we just bundled her up more.
until we insisted.
but, it only rained for about an hour. We were out there for quite awhile. Ocean Shores has lakes and canal systems that are all connected, so we were able to go miles and miles...and it has to be slow or people yell at you off their decks for disturbing the waterfront. HA. one guy was yelling at us, and we were waving. We are a little slow sometimes, we thought he was happily waving! btw...We took this photo, cause Elijah wouldn't let me have my own seat. he wasn't posing for a shot. He is quite the cuddler and always wants to be close by! my 13 year old still loves his momma!
We had a great time. It was pretty relaxing. We saw some animals, cool houses and yards. and good visiting.
We made good use of that boat this weekend!
A tradition when G and G T come to visit is getting clam chowder for Gramma. She loves it and lives landlocked. She has a favorite chowder restaurant. They insisted in treating us to dinner, so we reluctantly went to eat yummy food with them. ;). Dang, I know I have a few photos from the restaurant, but I can't find them.
We had a great time. It was pretty relaxing. We saw some animals, cool houses and yards. and good visiting.
We made good use of that boat this weekend!
A tradition when G and G T come to visit is getting clam chowder for Gramma. She loves it and lives landlocked. She has a favorite chowder restaurant. They insisted in treating us to dinner, so we reluctantly went to eat yummy food with them. ;). Dang, I know I have a few photos from the restaurant, but I can't find them. Anyways, we ordered...which was an interesting session. The restaurant is semi expensive and everyone is having a hard time ordering expensive stuff except for Elijah who insists he wants steamer clams. He has never had them, but loves seafood, and usually the most expensive thing on the menu. After talking to the waitress we settle on him ordering the appitizer platter of steamers, and sharing the salad and potato with me. Kaleb is a picky eater so was having a hard time choosing. Everything seemed to have something that just wouldn't work....and if the cooks took the part out he didn't like it wouldn't really work...like chicken fettucinee alfredo without the alfredo...seems kindof crazy to spend $20 (or let Grandpa and Gramma) on plain noodles with some grilled chicken pieces on it. anyways, he we finally talked him into a serloin steak, which he loved! good to know for future.
Gramma and Grandpa knew exactly what they were ordering...it's always the same....a bowl of clam chowder and side salad for Gramma, and fish and chips for Grandpa. He always shares one of the fish with Gramma...works perfect for both.
Unfortunately, right when the food came out, Gramma started feeling ill....you know those times when you can watch someone go from being fairly fine to really sick within minutes..well, that is what happened to her. She took a few bites and then had to leave, sit in the car. She didn't want to leave, just go out to see if she would feel better soon, so we checked up on her occasionally and enjoyed our meals. We had hers packed up so she could eat them when she felt better (which meant she had an awesome lunch after church while we ate boring leftovers. But, at least she was able to enjoy it! Elijah LOVEDLOVEDLOVED the steamer clams. He was in heaven and even mentioned when he had his plate full of empty shells, how envious he always was of other people with the empty plate of shells before. It was very cute. We'd just witnessed him fulfilling a lifelong dream! We had a great time except for Gramma's spell. BUT, we felt very grateful that she felt good enough most of the time to enjoy the other activities with us. that was a blessing.
We are very grateful they were able to come, and for the decent weather, and the fun activities. We really did have a great visit. Hope we don't have to wait so long for the next! It took Gramma a year to recover from her 2008 visit! ;)
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