That would be Great Grandpa and the SF Giants.
Both world champions in my book.
My Grandfather has decided to sell his house and is in the process of getting it ready for the market.
He ripped up the old shag carpet and found beautiful hardwood underneath.
They had just been finished the day before our visit.
My family will appreciate these pictures the most.
The facings on the stairs will be finished soon.
These pictures don't do the floor justice, but they are so bright and light and fresh.
While we moved some furniture, the girls did what I used to do when we visited Grandma and Grandpa.
After lunch,
(Ruby really really really liked the cherries)
I tried to get a picture of the girls with their great grandfather.
Maia was keeping her eye on a bee that was buzzing nearby.
I managed to get a decent one, considering my girls are terrible about posing for pictures.
And then, finally, we let the girls go swimming.
This trip marks the last time that we will swim in the Pappas pool.
I didn't realize how glad I was that my girls got the chance to enjoy it one last time.
Whoever buys this house is so lucky.
My grandparents took really good care of it.
I've never lived in one place/house longer than 5 years, but I've known this house all my life.
So many wonderful memories and lessons and milestones are wrapped up in the walls of this place.
And we can't forget the delicious fruit trees.
Ruby enjoyed this orange immensely.
There's nothing like good food, water, sun, and family to ensure a good night's sleep.
Which was important, because the next morning we headed to SF for a baseball game!
We thought it was going to be freezing, but it ended up sunny and warm.
The girls loved their first major league baseball game.
It made me a bit sad to think they aren't growing up with the opportunity to experience these things frequently.
The Bay Area is a magical place.
We made it to the 5th inning and by then the girls were done.
After a quick nap, we ended the day at the Benicia Farmer's Market.
So many wonderful memories being made!
these pictures are framers too!
ReplyDeletei had a GG (great grandma) growing up and i love all the pics i have with her.
i miss the house my grandparents had up in elk grove, so sad that we can't go there and play anymore. i'm glad you soaked up and made some last few memories. :)
and i'm also so glad you got to the ballpark. there really is magic inside :)