A Date with Nana and Papa D

Nana and Papa D (Jon's parents) called a few weeks ago asking if they could take all three kids out on a date during the day. They are such sweet grandparents that truly enjoy time with each kiddo.

They eagerly picked Baylee, Nathan, and Owen up with the first stop, lunch at the Rainforest Cafe then off to the Arizona Science Center where they spent many fun-filled hours. Baylee, Nathan, and Owen had a great time and can’t stop talking about the Grossology exhibit the most, where the focus is on the slimy, oozy, and stinky bodily functions of a human. While in there, they got to walk through a nose, play “Gas Attack”, visit “Burp Man”, and see Blood Suckers.

They all came back tuckered out and full of smiles and stories. As you can see, Owen couldn’t even stay awake for the quick photo right when they walked in the doors!

To Nana and Papa...THANK YOU! from your favorite Arizona grandkids

A Sunday Cruise With Grandma Sally!

Today my mom "delivered" on her promise. Two weeks ago she bought a "new" car and of course the kids have been dying to take a joy ride with her! She pulled up this afternoon to go "cruising" with them. Unfortunately it had to be done in "shifts" since her backseat could only seat 2.

Round one- "The boys"..."Nathan, where do you want to go?" she asked. "Hmmmm, I don't care, maybe somewhere for lunch," he replied (after just finishing a heavy breakfast...go figure).

Round two- It was suppose to be "The Girls"...but Owen just couldn't seem to get out of the car. He was a natural for the wind in his face. So my mom inquired, "Baylee, where should we go?" And with one quick breath she enthusiastically spit out, "How about the new Dillards!" So, we rode around the outdoor mall, watching the crowd of people shop from store to store.

It was a bright, slightly breezy, beautiful day in the low 70s. It was a perfect afternoon for a cruise and the kids think their Grandma Sally is the coolest person around.

Cancer Free!

Jon's dad Dick went back to his doctor's yesterday, a two in a half month follow up, from his surgery to remove the cancer. This was a crucial appointment to see if any cancer had come back. Great news...it didn't. Dick Kempiak is cancer free and we couldn't be happier. We love you papa!