Building Roots, Growing Shoots: Grandma T and the Greats

We dragged Samuel all the way across the country a couple of weeks ago for a brief visit with Grandma T, the Great Grandparents, and Uncle Ryan. It took 3 airplanes both ways and Samuel never did get used to the time change (so we were waking up at 4:30 in the morning to play), but it was well worth the effort. Great Grandpa, Great Grandma, and Uncle Ryan hadn't met Samuel yet, which made it that much more special. It was pretty low-key; mostly we visited and played with Samuel, but there was a larger family gathering where Samuel got to meet several of his great aunts and uncles (which makes them sound old, even though they aren't) and his first cousins once removed (aka Daddy's first cousins). We also got to know Shirley and Tom, friends of Great Grandpa and Grandma, who hosted us at their home and were beyond gracious to us. It was a really great trip.

And, as always, more pictures than you ever cared to see :P