California Visit, Part 4---Fun with Josie and Evan

Of course the best part of our visit was the time we could spend with Josie and Evan.  We were able to babysit several days. On those days, Josie and Grandpa often took a walk together to the park in the morning while Evan napped.  I think they both really enjoyed their time together---Josie liked having Grandpa all to herself, and I think Grandpa felt the same way about Josie. I think they did lots of "chatting" on these outings.

So here are just some random pictures of the kids:

The first day we were there we all walked to a school playground nearby.

On Friday we got to go along and watch Josie at "Tumble Tots."

The most important part is the "Ta-Daa!"

" Hey, who locked this gate??"

 Sippy cup in one hand, drum stick in the other.

Evan really likes phones, or anything that looks like a phone.

Here he is, holding the phone to his ear and saying "Hello!"

Enjoying a french fry at Chick-fil-A

Enjoying some of Grandpa's pancakes.

Yes, they are blue. Special order. :)

We are always amazed at how gentle Amos is with both of the kids. When we play with Amos, throwing a ball or rawhide, there is no way that we can get the thing away from him once he has it. He always wants to make it a game of  "tug-of-war." But he will give it up to one of the kids every time---he just gently drops it or lets them take it from him. Notice how he is just watching Evan with the ball---doesn't even try to take it. Good dog, Amos! 

I had to get a picture with the Calvin bib. :)

Practicing "So Big" with Grandpa

I think we're almost done with the California posts---probably one more installment. And then we'll move on to Christmas!