A visit from Nomi Ann

Eila’s NomiAnn makes such an effort to spend time with our little Eila and it’s always so wonderful to see her.  NomiAnn chose to exchange warm, sandy shores for Eila cuddles during her Spring Break.

A quick stop at Panera for a pastry and a chance to nurse.

NomiAnn flew in late on Wednesday night and was already volunteering for kid care duty Thursday morning.  It was a great treat to our wonderful daycare provider that NomiAnn was looking for lots of Eila time for the week.

NomiAnn really got more than she had bargained for.  Between Adam having class Friday night and Saturday morning while I had students performing at the Valley Region JH Solo & Ensemble competition all day on Saturday, NomiAnn was one overworked grandma.  In an attempt to make up for our lost family time, Adam and I planned a special night out for a seafood meal on the waterfront at Anthony’s.  Unfortunately, despite calling well ahead to put our name on the waiting list - we still ended up waiting an extra two hours for a table...and all for a truly below average meal.  At least the company was good!

  

The truth is that we were hoping to spend family time together - but the quality of such time was shoved into question when NomiAnn, Adam and I all came down with the stomach flu Saturday night.  This was the ickiest case of this sort of illness that any of us had experienced - and it seemed to last forever...or at the very least until the next Wednesday.

Zoe took good care of NomiAnn while she wasn’t feeling well.

I’m afraid our best laid plans to get lots done around the house were set aside in favor of tons of couch time and recovery. 

Even Eila looks chill and contemplative.

Our planned adventures to local eateries were postponed since appetites were nil.  Thankfully, things could have been so much worse.  As bad as the adults felt - we were exceedingly blessed that Eila did not catch our bug.  As you can see, her appetite remained just fine.

Mmmm - pug tail!

Our own appetites eventually returned and the restrooms in our condo were cleaned - leaving us all much happier and better company.  While we always love a visit from Nomi Ann - none of us hope for an exact repeat of this sort any time soon.  

Eila and Zoe “help” their NomiAnn pack her bags.

We love you NomiAnn and can’t wait to welcome you back to the Northwest...but hope to give you something more pleasant to remember us by next trip.