last visit

This past weekend Doc, Mimi, Auntie Dawnie, and Uncle Bobby arrived in Cleveland for one last hurrah.  We were blessed with crisp fall temperatures, sunshine, and the glorious colors of fall as we spent time in charming Chagrin Falls strolling Main Street, window shopping, enjoying a hearty brunch, and sampling ice cream at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams (splendid, indeed!).  Saturday afternoon the fellas enjoyed a round of golf, while Mimi treated us girls and Joey to new shoes at Nordstrom.  The little lady entered the kid's shoe section with a very specific shoe in mind - "pink, sparkly, slip-on."  She walked away with these. (check. check. check!) 

 

Saturday evening the adults enjoyed an evening out at Crop Bistro, surprising Doc with a celebratory dinner in honor of his recent retirement.  Our evening was filled with special moments as we celebrated this special man in our lives, dined on amazing food, engaged in meaningful conversation and laughed together.

 

Other highlights of the visit included catching the first half of the Packer game at Shula's 2 where the little lady and man pretended to be waiters for the better part of an hour, carrying trays, taking our cash and orders as we cheered on the Pack, watching Uncle Bob grant each of the little man's requests to be carried or cuddled, the little lady's impromptu salon session with Auntie Dawn which included a "cut," style and manicure, and the simple joys of being together as a family.  It's hard to believe that the next time we are all together our littlest lady will be present, bringing new joy and reasons to celebrate!