Papa Jack is back!

I don't think I mentioned it before, but a few weeks ago my dad stayed with us for 2 days, before launching a tour of the US (midwest, south, west coast) to visit friends and churches. Sounds like it was an encouraging, though busy, trip (he had lots of early mornings, including 4 days in a row of 6 am flights!).

Now he's back with us, for a few weeks this time (hooray!). Lucy is excited to be having an ongoing sleepover with him staying in her room. We pulled out the aforementioned jogging shoes this afternoon for a run at our local park. Lucy loves it because there's also a playground and beach there.

Fun on the swings.

Lucy and Papa Jack enjoyed sifting the sand to find little pebbles, and then pouring them in her bucket. Another highlight was seeing a fish in a bucket that someone had caught.

Matt is eager to introduce Lucy to the joys of soccer, and got her a soccer ball this weekend. Here he is, showing off his moves.

And stylish Lucy (a Beckham in training?) after a good kick.

Here's a video of Papa Jack and Lucy on the swings. He's great at finding ways to make Lucy laugh!