We had a really nice visit with Lydia's parents. Upon arrival at Ashbrook we were able to see the diligent work of the Mexican landscapers who were completing their annuals for the season. The entrance to Ashbrook is always so beautiful- like a garden in itself.
We pulled up to the Malysa's house and were warmly welcomed by Irma who was putting the finishing touches on the day's gardening. She had filled the yard waste bag and confidently placed it at the side of the road without a tag. She informed us that she and the man who picks up the yard waste "had an agreement". A few hours later we dragged the untagged brown bag back into the garage- I guess that the agreement did not hold for this week.
Opa Lawrence was happy to see Owen. Owen was quite content with biting his nose, pinching his face, and loving him in his own pre-toddler boy way.
Oma was happy to see her little Anna as well. Oma has been teaching her all of the fine skills that are required to be a Malysa lady. Anna loves her Oma very much.
Owen was quite impressed with Tante Heidi as well as Peaches the bird that they have owned for 15 years. Peaches says "Hi pretty" to which everyone replies, "Hi pretty." At Owen's age Anna was terrified of Peaches.
Irma made a fine European Goulosh. Not that noodley-beany-meaty-tomato pastey thing that we Americans are used to; but a fine array of beef with egg noodles and potatoes. It is garlic and onion filled goodness. Owen ate
SO MUCH of it!
Owen also got to learn what Malysa women do- they clean
EVERYTHING! Owen's face was cleaned with Cetaphil and warm water- a bucket full.
We thought that it was going to rain so we did not go to the zoo that day. We went to a park and enjoyed a nice walk around a scenic pond. We fed the ducks and geese, dodged their waste, and saw many baby ducks and goslings.
We also played on the swings. This is a great picture of all of the Malysa's and the grandchildren on the swings together.
We had a really great time together. You will see how our trip to Brookfield went later. Good times.
We pulled up to the Malysa's house and were warmly welcomed by Irma who was putting the finishing touches on the day's gardening. She had filled the yard waste bag and confidently placed it at the side of the road without a tag. She informed us that she and the man who picks up the yard waste "had an agreement". A few hours later we dragged the untagged brown bag back into the garage- I guess that the agreement did not hold for this week.
Opa Lawrence was happy to see Owen. Owen was quite content with biting his nose, pinching his face, and loving him in his own pre-toddler boy way.
Oma was happy to see her little Anna as well. Oma has been teaching her all of the fine skills that are required to be a Malysa lady. Anna loves her Oma very much.
Owen was quite impressed with Tante Heidi as well as Peaches the bird that they have owned for 15 years. Peaches says "Hi pretty" to which everyone replies, "Hi pretty." At Owen's age Anna was terrified of Peaches.
Irma made a fine European Goulosh. Not that noodley-beany-meaty-tomato pastey thing that we Americans are used to; but a fine array of beef with egg noodles and potatoes. It is garlic and onion filled goodness. Owen ate SO MUCH of it!
Owen also got to learn what Malysa women do- they clean EVERYTHING! Owen's face was cleaned with Cetaphil and warm water- a bucket full.
We thought that it was going to rain so we did not go to the zoo that day. We went to a park and enjoyed a nice walk around a scenic pond. We fed the ducks and geese, dodged their waste, and saw many baby ducks and goslings.
We also played on the swings. This is a great picture of all of the Malysa's and the grandchildren on the swings together.
We had a really great time together. You will see how our trip to Brookfield went later. Good times.
3 comments:
WAY SWEET!!!
Don't you love visiting with the fam? I do!
So when are you coming to NY?
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