Nana + PopPop’s Holiday Visit

The weekend before Christmas we had a wonderful three-day visit from Jonathan’s parents, a.k.a. Nana and PopPop.  On their first day here, Jonathan had the great idea (although I admit I was doubtful considering it was December) to go on a wagon ride at Lazy 5 Ranch to feed the animals.  It was a little brisk, but an otherwise lovely morning and, to the kids, having thermos’ full of hot chocolate made the day.  As not many wagons go through the ranch during the winter months, the animals were very excited to have the chance to be fed—I’d never seen so many animals approach the wagon (we’ve been to Lazy 5 several times, although, not for a year or more) and it was definitely a first to be that close to zebra.  It was a fun, and sometimes funny, day—good pick, Jonathan!











{love nana’s expression here.}


{the ostrich would steal your buckets if you weren’t careful. }




{this is before the wagon guide told us not to feed the zebra.  apparently they like to steal buckets, too.  luckily jack had a good grip on his.}


We also celebrated Christmas a little early with Nana and PopPop.




We had another exciting outing—this one more for the adults, although the kids did enjoy some German pretzels—during Nana and PopPop’s visit.  We all went to The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery to enjoy some beers in the Brauhaus and then a brewery tour.  The beer was so crisp and fresh, and the company was great, so we had a grand ol’ time hanging in the Brauhaus.  Can’t wait to head back.




And, of course, there was plenty of Nana and PopPop cuddle time while they were here.



Great visit—looking forward to seeing you here again soon!