Labor Day Weekend with the Sugie's

Friday finally came and with it came the Sugie's! We had waited long enough to see our favorite Oremite Family. I was working at the Pharmacy when I heard this little voice say, "Gamma". When I turned to look, as any "Gamma" would do, I saw the sweetest little faces staring back. A few hugs and kisses and then they were gone and I had to stay and finish work. 9:00 came way too slow after that.

When I got home we had to feed the fishes and make plans for Saturday. It was unamious~ we were going to the Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot. We used to go every year towing with us any number of kids. I don't think we ever did get to take all 10 as we had moved to Oregon just before Alisha was born. But, we have lots of memories of fair week. Some of my earliest memories are of going with Granma and Granpa Thomas. They liked to spoil our kids with everything imaginable and I want to be like Granma T. at the fair. Thanks Sitani and Marley for letting me practice!
But before we could leave for the fair Saturday morning, Sitani had to show off his skateboarding skills. Really quite impressive for a little guy!


On the way to the fair we stopped at the DI to see if they had any strollers for sell. Marley found her kind of stroller and had to try it out.
I didn't take any pictures while at the fair because Kristi was taking some great shots and I knew she'd share them on her blog. Instead, I just got to be "Gamma" and have fun with the kids. Oh, the food, the people, the exhibits, and the rides!!
Alisha bought a wrist band and we didn't see much of her. Tessha decided to join her on the rides and then they were both gone. I think they must of rode every ride at least twice. At 10:00 PM they were still looking at me and with a pleaful voice asking, "Just one more ride, please?" Such was a great day at the fair. We've decided to make it an annual event. Anyone else living with my grandkids is welcome to come ~ that is if you bring the kids. (Watch for Kristi's blog for pictures)
Saturday night Kristi and I sat out on the swing till almost 2:00 o'clock in the morning talking and ocassionally going inside to check Will's tracker to see how he was doing on Rainer. (He's amazing!!!)
Sunday we all went to church and Sue and Mary Felber even joined us. Sue was taking Mary back to BYUI so they stopped in IF long enough to attend Church with us.
It's always so fun to see them both and to hear all the neat news from Drain. *** Mr. Vickery*** or "Roger" to us retired as Elementary Principal last spring but Candy is still there holding things together.
Haini prepared dinner for us and we were drooling from the wonderful smell of his grilled chicken, bratts and rice. He even did grilled corn on the cob for us. I called it the "Eat your heart out" menu! Did you take note of the grilled pineapple?? Sorry to anyone reading this that didn't get any. I still think he needs to open his own resturant (here in IF, of course).
While Haini grilled, Dad relaxed in his chair ~ Eli stretched out on the living room floor ~ and Sitani and Marley played on the tramp with the sprinkler under it and after dinner they had a dip in "Granma's swimming pool".

They could be the poster children for Hot Tub sells.
After naps on Granma's bed, they loaded up the bunk beds and crib and headed home to Orem. Thank goodness I'll get to see them in a couple of weeks. Withdrawal is always so hard.