Anjali's Nana came to visit from November 19th through the 30th and she was full of surprises to the delight of little Anjali. She arrived off the airplane with a big teddy bear and her sweet smile and it was obvious that Anjali and Nana were going to get along smashingly! Nana, is a passionate, loving, and creative person who can easily shift into the imaginary play world of little ones. She and Anjali had a great time playing together and hanging out.
Nana made Thanksgiving extra special for Anjali and all of us. Adam's favorite holiday is Thanksgiving and pies are his favorite Thanksgiving food, so having his mother there to bake fresh pumpkin and apple pies warmed all of our hearts and tummies. She also made the most amazing homemade rolls that simply melted in your mouth. We all enjoyed cooking the meal together and Anjali was super impressed by the "big turkey." Nana brought a special Thanksgiving plate for Anjali and a chocolate turkey. Anjali wore the outfit Nurse Sujata gave her as a going away present and she looked absolutely adorable.
The weather was amazing so the Friday after Thanksgiving, we took a bike ride to Pullen park which is a paradise for young kids and a place that Anjali loves. There is a beautifully restored carousel, train and great playground for kids. Being the day after Thanksgiving, it was, of course packed, but we all enjoyed watching Anjali build some new playground skills with Nana's enouragement as she imitated some of the other kids there.
Over the weekend, we headed out to Seagrove, which is a place known for pottery. The drive through North Carolina farmland was absolutely lovely this time of year and we got to stop off at several unique pottery studios. Anjali enjoyed seeing potters spin clay on the wheels. She tried her best to explain what she saw with hand gestures and words over and over again on the ride home. It obviously made an impression on her. We also stopped by Starworks, a glassblowing studio in Star North Carolina to visit Adam's friends Eddie and Angela. Adam whose passion and vocation used to be glassblowing wanted to make sure, Anjali got to see a little bit of what that was all about after spending all day in pottery studios.
On Sunday we walked to the local playground and then to Escazu, a wonderful little chocolate shop in the neighborhood. We each picked out a couple of delicious chocolates and enjoyed them on the outdoor picnic bench. Another glorious day to be outside.
Nana's visit came to an end too quickly, but she left an impression on little Anjali. She also left lots of little surprises around the house like a mini Christmas tree, some sweet treats, and a plant for the kitchen that will bloom a beautiful red flower soon. Anjali is so lucky to have her wonderfully spirited Nana and she knows it!
We visited Marbles children's museum for the first time and Anjali was simply blown away by the world of imaginary play that was there. We spent most of the time on the first floor where there is a section called Around town that has different stations for kids to play. There is a fire truck, ambulance, theater area, farm area, vet area, newscaster helicopter, and grocery market and kitchen. Anjali enjoyed the kitchen the most. Then it was on to Splash and the Pirates cove before heading upstairs to do a few art projects in Idea works and the art loft. Only 5 minutes from our house, I knew that this was going to be a place we would visit often.
Nana made Thanksgiving extra special for Anjali and all of us. Adam's favorite holiday is Thanksgiving and pies are his favorite Thanksgiving food, so having his mother there to bake fresh pumpkin and apple pies warmed all of our hearts and tummies. She also made the most amazing homemade rolls that simply melted in your mouth. We all enjoyed cooking the meal together and Anjali was super impressed by the "big turkey." Nana brought a special Thanksgiving plate for Anjali and a chocolate turkey. Anjali wore the outfit Nurse Sujata gave her as a going away present and she looked absolutely adorable.
The weather was amazing so the Friday after Thanksgiving, we took a bike ride to Pullen park which is a paradise for young kids and a place that Anjali loves. There is a beautifully restored carousel, train and great playground for kids. Being the day after Thanksgiving, it was, of course packed, but we all enjoyed watching Anjali build some new playground skills with Nana's enouragement as she imitated some of the other kids there.
Over the weekend, we headed out to Seagrove, which is a place known for pottery. The drive through North Carolina farmland was absolutely lovely this time of year and we got to stop off at several unique pottery studios. Anjali enjoyed seeing potters spin clay on the wheels. She tried her best to explain what she saw with hand gestures and words over and over again on the ride home. It obviously made an impression on her. We also stopped by Starworks, a glassblowing studio in Star North Carolina to visit Adam's friends Eddie and Angela. Adam whose passion and vocation used to be glassblowing wanted to make sure, Anjali got to see a little bit of what that was all about after spending all day in pottery studios.
On Sunday we walked to the local playground and then to Escazu, a wonderful little chocolate shop in the neighborhood. We each picked out a couple of delicious chocolates and enjoyed them on the outdoor picnic bench. Another glorious day to be outside.
Nana's visit came to an end too quickly, but she left an impression on little Anjali. She also left lots of little surprises around the house like a mini Christmas tree, some sweet treats, and a plant for the kitchen that will bloom a beautiful red flower soon. Anjali is so lucky to have her wonderfully spirited Nana and she knows it!
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