Banana and Grapes!!!

We got a special visit from Jim's parents this past weekend and it was so wonderful to see them again. We refer to them as Nana and Gramps and we were laughing because sometimes when Ben tried to say it, it sounded like banana and grapes. He has no problem with "Nana" but I think "Grapes" might just stick. We thought it was so cute. Jim's Dad was traveling with work, so managed to end his trip in San Diego and his Mom flew out from New York as well. Ben was so happy to spend some time with Jim's parents, since he hadn't seen Nana since his birthday and Gramps since last Christmas.

We had so much fun all weekend - we took Ben to the Zoo for the first time, we spent some time in La Jolla, we hung out in our new place, ordered in sushi, enjoyed meals at Brockton Villa, Karl Strauss and Cody's, and just enjoyed catching up and spending time together. Ben is missing his Banana and Grapes already and we look forward to the next visit!!!

Dinner at Karl Strauss in La Jolla

Ben's first visit to the Zoo
Me, Christine, Rick, Jim and Ben

Ben checking out the fish

Fishies!

Pointing to the big orangutan

Ben was getting so frustrated, wishing he could go play with them!

Nana, Ben and Jim

Lunch pit stop for hotdogs!

Nice pose buddy!

Climbing on the ape statues

On to the petting zoo

Ben checked out the animals for a second, then moved onto the gate (of course)

The next day in La Jolla

Ben enjoyed watching the waves

Then he starting exploring

He had so much fun going up and down this ledge

Then he found a new (foreign) girlfriend - they were so cute together

Cool shot of Ben taking a snack break in his Bob

Before bedtime, some shots Nana took - so serious in this one

Showing his belly button

The Frisbee men