A day with Grandpa, Grandma Linda and Isabella (the cat)

Last week, Alyssa and I got a special treat...Grandpa, Grandma Linda, and Bella came over to visit and bring lunch. Alyssa was a little timid with them at first, but warmed up quickly. Grandpa and Grandma Linda bought her a book, which she loved. It was so touching to see them read and interact with her the way they did. They made such an impression on her that she still wants to see and touch the fuzzy ducks on the book daily. Alyssa thoroughly enjoyed playing with her cousin Bella as usual. They explored the backyard, read books together, and played in the toy kitchen. Bella is a great big cousin and will be an awesome role model for Alyssa.

Bella decided to celebrate Halloween early and wore her cat ears. Poor Smores thought she was another kitty and acted pretty strangely. He refused to go near her and was on high alert the entire time they were over. Grandpa tried on the cat ears to see if Smores was reacting to that, but with him wearing them, he was normal. Must've been Bella's small size...weird.

We had a memorable time and I know that Alyssa will always cherish these moments with them.

"Wow, this book is amazing! I love it!!"

Grandpa, Grandma Linda, Bella & Alyssa

Bella is such a happy girl!!

Grandma Linda putting whiskers on B

Smores has a super fluffy tail because he's scared of Bella the cat

Silly Grandpa... (cat ears)

"Hmmm Grandpa, let's look outside..."