Grandpa Ngai

Grandpa Ngai came for a visit which was a really big deal for us.  The two oldest could hardly contain themselves at the airport and attacked with hugs and loves the moment they saw him.

 

I don't think he could have endeared himself any better with the collection of rocks and fossils from ages ago that he gave to the kiddos even before unpacking.

I think this was Bubby's favorite meal out!  Check out the pizza face!

 

The week was spent in our usual pursuits with the beloved company of Grandpa.  Free time was spent  playing games of all sorts, snuggling to read books or watch shows, chatting away about everything and everything of interest.  My children love an audience and if that isn't proof enough then Bubby choosing Grandpa as a reading companion surely is.  He chooses you and it's a pretty special thing when he does it.

It was wonderful for me, the chats in the evening as he got to know Kent and. A little better, the walks around the neighborhood or to see the interaction with my kiddos.  Before he got here Kent had prepped some questions with the kiddos in an effort to get to know him better and how it was growing up in Hong Kong. It was a fun game to play while eating dinner and certainly cut down the bickering from the oldest two since they weren't vying for attention from us but were wrapped up in Grandpa's replies.  We even tried jackfruit all together at K's insistence and rather liked it.

Before he came we managed to set up the pool and Leora sent an excited video to tell him to bring his swimsuit.  Unfortunately things were much colder than expected but Grandpa was a good sport and hopped in with everyone for a few minutes.

Birthday traditions are a must in our household.  There is the birthday breakfast (Thai mango rice and bacon) and the kiddos prepped  some homemade gifts and I pulled together a cake.  Later that evening dad treated us to a dinner out.

We had fun at the science center, making the most use of the last of our membership.

We found this little historic surprise right by the science center.  Who knew that the first LDS church was right on that site!

 

It really was a pleasure to have him visit and the kids talk a great deal about the next time we see him.  Thanks for coming out to the heat and making some great memories with us Grandpa!