Special Time at the Same Time

Last fall, when the O'Neils (Shannon's parents) were in town, we had the first "simultaneous one-on-one date for each child."  Daniel and Shannon are very intentional about giving each of their children "special time" with them and by including both sets of grandparents all four of the kids can have special time at the same time (STST.)

  

Sunday afternoon was STST2.  Little M was ours for the afternoon and there's nothing that makes him happier than to have someone's undivided attention.  We live across the street from Sunnyvale Heritage Park and orchard.  There are quite a few pieces of old orchard machinery (cultivators, pickers, etc.) on display.  He loves machines, so it was the perfect afternoon walk.  

A went with her dad to Filoli, a Historic House and Garden, which is open to the public. According to her it was like a castle. 

J and his mom went to the Lego store to check out the new items.  I didn't hear if they were just window shopping or if he had some Christmas cash to spend.  

M went to a Stanford swim meet with Shannon's parents. Their grandparent names are Papa and Oma.  

So much fun . . . can't wait to schedule STST3!