Grandma Tootie

Who's got a suitcase that nice and tight?
Mary Jo has a suitcase that's nice and tight.
Who gonna surprise us this very night?
MJ 's gonna surprise us this very night

Must be MJ, must be MJ, must be MJ from PA

I'll spare you the rest of the song, but you get the picture. We
surprised the kids and had MJ come for a visit.

At the airport before she arrives: This kid has no idea what is about
to hit him!





We headed to Disney on Ice matinee right after the airport. Micah
couldn't even stand it! She was thrilled to be amongst the princesses.



After that we headed to the church to make and cook pizzas in a brick
oven.  Later that night we set up a zhu zhu town while Mat paper
mâchéd. Why he decided to do that letter E for his office then? I
don't know, it must have been that special Zhu Zhu wrapping paper.



The kids were so happy to be with her.



Saturday was spent around the city at This is the Place Monument,
Ruth's diner (which was too crowded) so we opted for the Dodo, then
planetarium for nap on the theater, and we had to get a picture of the
Gateway SLC Starbucks for her Greek neighbors the Linguses. Don't ever
ask them about Starbucks when you're in a hurry. They love Starbucks
and will tell you about it ad nauseum.





MJ even demanded that she stay home with our kids while we went out on
a date.  Unfortunately we didn't have anywhere to go but the grocery
store, so we made the most if it with their free eye exam machine. We
may have to invest in one for the office. Have you tried it?



Sunday was spent with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, mass at Saint
Madeline's, and dinner at Bob and Andrea's





The gang





The next morning we messed around taking picture of the mountains and
raising havoc in Mat's office.



We kidnapped the kids from school and played a little Ferris Bueller
if you know what I mean.


Chuck E. Cheese



Wheeler Farm


We even set up the Christmas tree so it felt like she was here for the
holiday. Mat gave MJ's dog Ivan some attention virtually. That's about
the only way Mat will give a dog attention.



So long to our dear friend and adopted grandma. We'll see her and her
friend JM in the summer. They are bringing their dogs too. We Harrises
can't wait!