Ciocia & Wujek's visit

Last weekend Ciocia Patrycja and Wujek Eric came for a visit. We had plans for boating and camping most of the w'end ... but the weather didn't quite cooperate. Patrycja and Eric were suppose to arrive on Thursday evening. Unfortunately due to a delay, they missed their connection and had to spend the night in Detroit. Friday morning, Dave & I got everything ready for camping, then I finished up while Gabe was napping, and Dave picked up P & E at the airport. As soon as we grabbed some grub, we were on the way to Rockport. E went with Dave, most of the stuff, the dogs, and the boat and P & E and Gabe followed. When we got there, the boys were already setting up camp.

Gabe supervises the setting up of the camp

Dave's parents had another camp site reserved for their camper and were finishing setting up as well. We took a little walk around the campsite and then got together for dinner. Gabe & Eric

We had all of the fixings for tin-foil dinners ... so everyone got their dinner ready and into the fire. After about 20 minutes we were enjoying slightly burned (but very yummy) potatoes, chicken or beef and veggies. For dessert we had s'mores. It was quite a bit cooler than we hoped so we arranged for Gabe to sleep w/ Grammie in the trailer. Around 10 we made out way back to our camp. Dave and Eric started a fire and were probably going to stay up all night talking ... but it started raining. It rained all night ... and it was quite cold in the morning. Luckily Rockport has hot showers, which all of the ladies took full advantage of. After breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, and fresh bagels, the boys took the boat out, while the girl stayed at the camp and played with Gabe and the dogs.

Jojo & Gypsie

The water was way too cold to get in ... and after the boys got back to camp... we decided to wrap things up. We were almost all packed up when it started raining.

After we got home ... everyone (except for Dave) took a long nap. Gabe, Patrycja, Eric, the doggies and I were out for about 3 hours. I guess camping in the rain is exhausting. Plus it was a downpour outside so it was a perfect sleeping weather. After our nap, we got ready and went out for sushi to celebrate Patrycja's b'day. The sushi was good and we had a great time. Gabe loved the miso soup and even tried some sushi.

On Sunday, Dave & Gabe joined his dad's family for brunch at Grand America Hotel. I took the opportunity (i.e. no toddler running around) to unpack from camping, while P & E enjoyed a few rays by the pool. Shortly after noon the clouds rolled in again.

On Monday, the sun was out again, and so were we. Gabe loves to be in the pool. He wants me to hold him under the arms so he can float in the water. Sometimes he kicks his feet like he is swimming. Then when he is done swimming (which is never voluntarily), he runs around looking at things, playing with his toys, and getting in and out of his kiddie pool. After a couple of hours, he started to get all tear-y eyed. I asked him if he was hungry and if he wanted some cheese and a hot dog and he just grabbed my hand and started pulling me inside the house. He must have been quite hungry because he ate a whole hot dog, string cheese and some bread without taking a break. Then he took a nap.

Gabe posing for pictures

In the afternoon, we dropped Gabe off with Grammie and Granddaddy and went to the movies. We saw UP! A very good movie. Then, before we knew it it was time for P & E to get packed up and ready for their return trip home. They took a red-eye that departed SLC at 12:40 am.

Next time P & E visit, we may plan a trip to Yellowstone or one of the many National Parks in Southern Utah.