All of a sudden there were only two more days left before we'd be returning to Hawaii. There was a driving compulsion to have as much quality time as we could possibly fit into the time remaining.
Our first stop on November 2nd, Saturday was Home Depot for their kids workshop.
Although KC has gotten very good with the hammer and sand paper, I have to tell you Art is brave to hold those wooden dowels for her.
KC's Mayflower type ship was very beautifully done.
The next stop was the public library where they were having a kids craft experience to celebrate Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
KC had a wonderful time creating a diorama with Tiffany and coloring photos to learn about this Mexican holiday.
The next stop was the last farmers market of the year. I couldn't believe we were doing three activities in one morning.
The warm Nutella chocolate crepes on this cold morning were wonderful.
Tiffany also picked up some tamales for us to have for lunch with Ed who waited patiently at home.
I made some teriyaki beef and chicken sticks for dinner with a salad and grilled vegetables.
Art and Tif went out to get a French silk pie from Baker's Square that I suggested Ed would love since it's his favorite pie. I didn't have to tell them it was my favorite too. I was really suggesting it for my favorite (if not only) son-in-law!
It was a very full, very wonderful, very memorable day.
Our first stop on November 2nd, Saturday was Home Depot for their kids workshop.
Although KC has gotten very good with the hammer and sand paper, I have to tell you Art is brave to hold those wooden dowels for her.
KC's Mayflower type ship was very beautifully done.
The next stop was the public library where they were having a kids craft experience to celebrate Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
KC had a wonderful time creating a diorama with Tiffany and coloring photos to learn about this Mexican holiday.
The next stop was the last farmers market of the year. I couldn't believe we were doing three activities in one morning.
The warm Nutella chocolate crepes on this cold morning were wonderful.
I made some teriyaki beef and chicken sticks for dinner with a salad and grilled vegetables.
Art and Tif went out to get a French silk pie from Baker's Square that I suggested Ed would love since it's his favorite pie. I didn't have to tell them it was my favorite too. I was really suggesting it for my favorite (if not only) son-in-law!
It was a very full, very wonderful, very memorable day.
I used to make French silk pies. Glad you reminded me. I must make one soon. Not for Thanksiviving, though. Desserts have already been written in stone.
ReplyDeleteThe picture of Art holding that nail for KC almost made me cry. That is the cover picture for a book titled A GRANDFATHER'S LOVE. This grandmother would never hold that nail.
ReplyDeleteAs a matter of fact KC did miss a couple of times, but Art continued holding that wooden dowel while I winced.
DeleteI was impressed with Art's courage also. I would have held the nail with a long handled pair of pliers. That however would have been confidence destroying for the hammer wielding child. What a guy.
ReplyDeleteThat cake looks sinfully good.
what a great day, KC is learning so many things outside school, as it should be, what a wonderful pie!
ReplyDeleteYou did accomplish quite a lot in just one morning. I can see why you miss your family on the mainland. KC is growing up so fast! :-)
ReplyDeleteSad that this happy time was coming to a close. Sigh!
ReplyDeleteOh, my, that pie! A fitting end to such a fun filled day.
ReplyDeletesounds like a fun creative family day...
ReplyDeleteA lovely day! Lovely memory for all of you :)
ReplyDeleteWow, what a packed day with family. You guys are wonderful to do things like this with everyone including the pie. It's my favorite too. :)
ReplyDeleteSo good, I'm hungy now...
ReplyDeleteVisits just end so quickly. You can't believe another day is ended and when you get up tomorrow it will be one day less.
ReplyDeleteSo good you had a wonderful time.
The wreath is beautiful, the tamales hot, Art is brave, and I like the pie best. Dianne
ReplyDeletePS yes, I was thinking of you when I wrote the piece on botanic gardens. I too am an aficionado.
Uh, maybe Art should put the nail into a stiff piece of paper and hold the paper? What a brave grandpa! KC must be a morning person. I'm trying to picture the nutella crepes. I love chocolate, but nutella seems too much for me.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had so much fun!
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Frankly I think that crepe had more chocolate than nutella. It was quite good. It was pretty nerve wracking for me to watch KC pound that hammer while Art held the mast of the ship. She did miss a couple of times, but Art kept holding it anyway.
DeleteYou have certainly packed a lot of fun and memories into your trip! I have enjoyed reading about them.
ReplyDeleteThat French Silk pie looked divine!!! Sounds like you had a great trip!
ReplyDeleteDia de los Muertos is related to (and our Halloween) the European All Saints Day
ReplyDeleteYou were very busy, busy, busy. Love that pie.
ReplyDeleteAnd very chocolaty too. Yum!
ReplyDeleteMore food! yay
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