Laraway Family

Well, we awoke with some Cafe Du Monde coffee courtesy of Deb and Sharmane, and after eating breakfast, we got ready for the day. Shortly after, Russ' parents and GG arrived.
GG is 82 years old, but she is spunky, energetic, with a bright mind, and flexible. She is not one of those people who just believe what they want because they always have. She listens and can be swayed if she deems the information compelling. She is just a wonderful woman who is greatly loved and admired.

Well, Russ and the boys hung out while I took Shar and family to Washington Square for shopping before heading to the ferry. We JUST made it in time for the ferry, and therefore, we wasted no time together! We used it all!

When I got back, Tracy had arrived, and we all headed down for some shopping this time with GG, MomMom and Pop, Tracy, and the girls. This is a picture of GG with 6 of her great-grandchildren.
We had a fabulous day together. Starks got much love- as did his hiney- and so did GG. Lunch was great, dinner was fantastic, the company was fun, and we all survived some sweltering heat! :) After our family left for the day, Russ, the boys and I headed back down to the beach. It was maybe 7pm, so the people were scarce. Given Starks' chaffing on his thighs from wet diapers and trunks, I opted to let him run around naked. OH JOY!! He was giddy with excitement, and he fell in love that evening with the ocean water. He squealed with delight splashing in the waves, and he was running everywhere! That began a battle in the following days to keep him from taking off his clothes, but it also sparked a love. Well worth it!
Thank You, Dad and Mom for picking up GG and giving us the opportunity to spend time with her. It was priceless. Thanks, too, for the doughnuts!