Grandma and Grandpa were here!!



big hugs for Grandma and Grandpa. Lilja was so excited!!



They had story time every night.. Books are important in the Johnsons family and Lilja loved having them read all her new books

Our little picnic in Silverton before going to the Old Hundred gold mine



Love this picture. Oh my she is really getting such a little lady.,



First we had to pan for gold...

then we had to dress up like little kabouters (trolls) Lilja also had a whole dress-up but it was so hot that we waited a little bit.

Kabouter Lilja

Here we go!!! 4 minutes into a dark, wet very small tunnel.. I could see the gold everywhere ;) actually this old mine was not very successfull. The tour was very interesting , but a little loud as our guide showed us all the different drilling ways.. You know that Lilja still is not a fan of loud noices.. Poor thing. She had her hands over her ears anticipating more noice..Note to self next time.. bring earplugs ;)  toddler ones...

Our guide, Eddie.. he just looked like a miner.. His famous quote: That contraption is to bring the dead children out.." wow!!!  or " You guys" pointing at us with his finger.. he was the best!!!

Yep, the preschool teacher came out when we were sitting outside and it was hot.. MUDPIES!!! I used to make mudpies in my class room all the time.. The other teachers did not like that very much.. but he... sensory play is one of the most important things a child can do!

mud mask..

Look momma, I have mud on my noice!!

A nice little walk at Vallecito lake after some yummy icecream..

Lilja had a great time with her grandparents.. she is so lucky!!

roughhousing with grandpa...

and stories with grandma.. and believe me, Grandma can tell the best stories!! so the best of both worlds!!
Thanks Grandma and grandpa for coming, we had a great time.. see you soon!!