Grandparents & Mother's Day Weekend

Grandpa, Anna & Grandma
Grandma and Grandpa made a trip to Northern Virginia for a long weekend to join Anna for Grandparents' Day at school.  This is always a fun event and Anna was excited that they made the trip.

The event kicked off on Friday morning when Joe dropped Anna and the grandparents off in the carpool line for school.  Grandma and Grandpa went to class with Anna and were treated to a lesson with her her science teacher (both grandparents were both relaying later what they learned about the human brain).  They then went to mass with the students, where they got to watch Anna play piano.  This was followed by a breakfast for the grandparents (Grandpa met most of the other grandparents from all over....he has never met a stranger).  The grand finale of the day was the spring fling concert, which happened to have a R&B theme.  Once again, they got to hear Anna sing with the pop choir and were treated to a performance by Anna's friend Petra singing Ain't No Sunshine (Petra brought down the house - it was amazing). 

Mother's Day
The grandparents also got to watch a couple of Anna's other activities, including swim practice (Grandma went to that) and a soccer game (that did not go so well).  There was a little shopping, lots of food, and an overall good time.  Grandpa even got a project - helping Joe straighten the front porch post (Joe has been contemplating doing this for 10 years).  There were lots of tools and measuring involved, so both Joe and Grandpa had a good time.  The highlight for Grandpa may have been checking out the neighbors Tesla and getting a demonstration.

After a Mother's Day breakfast at a local restaurant, Grandma and Grandpa headed back to the airport.  A big thanks to both of them for making the trip out.  Happy Mothers Day!


Grandpa & Joe with the newly straightened post

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