Double G - We love you!

In typical fashion, Grandma Della blew in and out in a whirlwind visit with us on her way to a Garden Club Convention in Providence, RI. We are so GLAD she came! Her arrival was eagerly anticipated by Dan and myself. We have missed her so much since moving from Alaska and we love the newish hair do.

Dan was supposed to be out of town for work but in a true spot of luck, his trip was cut short and he was able to come home for the first half of Della's 36 hour visit. What crazy lives we lead now traveling hither and yon. Dan was able to meet the train from Boston in DC's Union Station and the pair rode the Metro home. We were all so excited for Della to meet Max - the most recent great-grandchild. Here they are not too long after meeting. He is loving his gift - a stuffed duck from the Peabody Hotel in Memphis.



We packed a lot into our short visit: Take-out Thai that was so hot it almost blew our socks off. Delicious but WOW. Of course, the visit was scattered with political discussion - a Barry tradition. Breakfast at IHOP with a waiter who just couldn't stop flirting with my Grandma. Naps and other feeble attempts for me to get better and kick my maybe-cold-maybe-sinus-infection-maybe-black-death. A little cooking together which included some tomatoes from the house at Walla Walla and a spectacular Della creation to adorn the table for my Beta Sigma Phi meeting which we hosted together. Grandma, I couldn't have done it without you.

We had a longer visit 2 years ago and it's hard to believe how much has changed since then. During our last visit, Della attended Havers' obedience school graduation and joined us on a fiesty dog playdate. Her comment on Havers this go 'round was that she'd mellowed considerable. (She was here for the days when Havers would drag the table around the dining room.) Also, Owen was still with us and, of course, there was no Max.


Dan and Della



Great Grandma and Great Grandson. What a beautiful site!

These pictures were taken just minutes before we headed off to the Metro and our goodbyes. Amazingly enough I didn't get lost this time. You'd think I'd have it figured out after 3 years but I've gotten lost the last couple times I've driven to the Metro. Geesh! As ever, it's sad to say goodbye but so wonderful to have had the chance to say hello in person.