mom and dad in the 216

anxiously waiting for my parents' visit seemed like it took forever.  we usually only get to see them once a year (either they visit us or we visit them). but while they were here, time flew so fast.  why does that always happen?

and of course, they visit when it happens to be one of the coldest mays in years.  i mean, they arrived to 80 degree weather.  but shortly after, we had a massive thunder storm, frost warning and had to turn the heat back on all in 1 week's time.  welcome to cleveland mom and dad!

regardless, i think they had a nice visit.  we certainly enjoyed having them here...

 they watched emma's swim class...

 came with us to play at the playground...

 we took them out to the rocky river nature center (which was a great hit with grandpa!) and saw many birds, a green frog in a pond, lots of geese and a beaver...

 emma LOVED having ibu around to play with, read her stories and put her to bed...

we walked down to the melt for dinner one evening (with hardly a wait. yessss!)...

checked out the west side market (this was grandpa's first time) where we noshed on some yummy crepes and grandpa bought 6 lbs. of sausages...

 and to spend mother's day with my mommy was the best!

thanks for the visit!  until skype-time...