Family Time

We have had some fun visits from family and friends since Garrett was born. First my mom was here for 2 weeks...it was wonderful having her here, and very hard to see her go. I have a feeling she's going to be racking up the miles on that new Toyota over the next few years! While she was here, 2 of my aunts from Orange City dropped by for a visit. We spent the afternoon at a local apple orchard, where we had lunch and did some shopping. Fun day!

Aunt Ruth using her Grandma skills to calm a fussy Garrett:
Grandma Kae and Garrett just before she heads back to Georgia:
On the day that my mom left, Grandma Jackson came back up to Iowa via her sister Ginger, who lives in the Kansas City area. Garrett looked quite a bit different from the last time Grandma Jackson was here! He was definitely more alert...and more vocal this time around! We also spent an afternoon at the orchard while they were here. This time we got to view sky divers while we ate lunch outside. Every Labor Day weekend, hundreds of sky divers get together and jump from sun up to sun down here in Fort Dodge. It's quite a sight...especially from the orchard, which is very close to the airport.

Aunt Ginger and Garrett:
Grandma Jackson and Garrett:

Just a few days ago, Garrett got to meet his Uncle Dave! My brother was in the area for a short time while he drove bus for some sports teams from the college he works for. We met up at a truck stop along I-35. It was a short meeting, but I'm so happy that they got to meet each other! Garrett even wore his favorite tractor shirt just for his Uncle Dave!

It was sad to see our family members go...but hopefully they will make their way to our home again sooner than later!