Time with Family and Special Memories

After Ryan completed his Navigator training in Little Rock, we went to visit his family in Canada for about two weeks.  It was a wonderful visit with family and a great time for us to relax after a busy 6 months in Little Rock.  Matthew had some quality time to bond with his Grandma and Grandpa while we were there.  He's one spoiled grandchild and it's evident he is so very loved!

The Nashville airport had a wonderful children's play area and we got some very "colorful" photos of Matthew playing while we waited for our flight to board.  We were so thankful for a place for him to play before the flight!

Matthew and Waddles had a great time with Grandma and Grandpa while Ryan and I spent a few nights downtown.  Here are some photos that captured their fun.  Grandma and Grandpa were worn out by the time we got back, so I think Matthew kept them very busy!



Matthew and Waddles waiting to go out to play!

Grandma pulled out Ryan's old football toy box for Matthew to use.  He loved it!

Matthew loves story time with Grandpa!

Enjoying the beautiful day with Grandma!

Grandpa and Matthew were having so much fun they tipped over the chair!  Thankfully, everyone was okay!

Matthew left Grandma lots of little hand prints on her glass window, which I believe are still there today!

One of the highlights of our trip was Matthew meeting his great-grandparents for the first time.  Great-grandma Middleton even celebrated the occasion by playing the piano with Matthew - and he absolutely loved it!  It was also a momentous occasion since there were four generations of "Middleton Men" together!  Great-Grandpa Middleton, Grandpa Middleton, Ryan and Matthew.  We got some great photos of our time in Orillia, Ontario.  It's such a beautiful place!

We received such a warm welcome with cake and coffee!

Great-Grandma Middleton playing the piano for Matthew

Matthew and Grandpa

4 Generations

This picture just makes my heart melt. How sweet!
 

After we said our goodbyes to Matthew's Great-Grandparents, we decided to stop downtown Orillia near the lake to have a quick lunch and let Matthew play.  The weather was just perfect for some more family photos.  Overall, it was a very special day!

Matthew also had some quality time with his Uncle Michael and Aunt Nicole (who just got married this past Saturday, September 25, 2010!).  Matthew really took to his Aunt Nicole and loved snuggling with her.  Uncle Michael was lots of fun and Matthew wanted to be wherever he was in the house!

On our last afternoon, we went outside to enjoy the beautiful weather with Waddles.  She had so much fun running in the field (where she is still happily running around every day) and Matthew had a blast playing and running across the bridge.  It was so sad to leave since our time together was truly a blessing.  Praying God will make a way for us to visit again soon!