11/11

This handsome blue-eyed boy got his braces off on 11/11 at 11:00, at least that's when Grey's appointment was!

I took the day off and I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than to have lunch with Grey and Grahm. We decided to go to the Cheesecake Factory. 

Grahm said that this was fine dining!

Grahm tied the napkin around his neck. He's a delightful boy.

Grey really enjoy his flatbread pizza.

 

Grahm ordered some yummy orange chicken. 

We shared a piece of Oreo cheesecake. I also got free chocolate parfait since it was my birthday. Grahm thought it was delicious. When the waitress brought the cheesecake she asked me if I wanted the servers to sing Happy Birthday. I said that would not be necessary. After she lit the candles and started to walk away Grahm began singing Happy Birthday, and Grey soon joined in. It was a sweet moment that I'll never forget. 

We stopped at Trader Joe's after lunch. It was fun to walk around the store with Grey and Grahm.

I got Grahm a stuffed stuffed snake a while ago. It went missing and I think one of doggies chewed a hole in it. He never asked for another one but he mentioned often that he wished he still had the snake. I thought I would surprise him and get another one. I stopped by Teton Toys before I went to pick up boys and got a replacement. I put the snake in the trunk. We bought a few things at Trader Joe's and I asked Grahm to help me put the sack in the trunk. He looked inside and saw the snake. He was so surprised and happy. He gave me a big hug and said, "thank you, thank you Grandma." He named the snake Ace. I always feel so thankful for moments like this.

I had a surprise for Grey too and we got flowers for Tiff.

After I dropped off Grey and Grahm I went for a walk around Mark and Tiff's neighborhood. It was a beautiful day and I am so grateful for another trip around the sun.