Visit from the Oregonians (aka Grandpa Steve and Grandma Rosy)

{We have been such slackers in posting. Between visitors, friends, walks, and last minute trips for work I've only been able to copy the pics to the hard drive - but I'm committed to get caught up before the holidays start or we'll never be ahead again!! }

We had a great visit with Grandpa Steve and Grandma Rosy - especially Cole! They were coming from a wedding in Colorado and made an extended layover before heading back to Oregon. It was terrific to see them and spend time with everyone. We started out at our house so everyone could drop off their bags and get acquainted with Cole and his stiff upper lip. 

  

But as you can see he really warmed up to her. But then we made a quick trip up to Ogden to visit with some relatives - cousins and great Aunts mostly. Shawn made his three tomato pasta (dried, canned, and fresh) for dinner that night. It's easy and yummy although needed a little more garlic. Regrettably no pictures of the pasta so you'll just have to take my word for it. Then Grandma Rosy gave Cole a good workout. It was perfect and he was completely loosened up and wiped out by the time we finished - just what the doctors have ordered. 

We headed back up to Ogden the next day to check out some of the glazed windows on a number of churches in the area which my great-grandfather made year ago. I've included some pictures of the windows, but I don't know if they really do the windows justice - they're actually quite lovely especially when you consider how intricate the work is and the fact they were made more than 65 years ago.

Then we spent some time with Joan, Jocelyn, and Ben down in Salt Lake City at lunch. Unfortunately Ned was out of town so he missed out this time.

Then we spent the evening at Jennifer and Brendon's for dinner. It was really delicious and good to spend more time with Jordan, Autumn, and Matthew. 

Unfortunately, Dad and Rosy headed back the next morning to get back to work. It was really nice to spend time with them. We can't wait until the next time we get to see them.