The weekend she visited was rather chilly, so instead of hanging around outside at the Tidal Basin, we visited the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Apparently, it's one of the 10 largest Catholic churches in the world, and largest in North America.
Stained glass ceiling
Canon T1i | Manual | ISO 1600 | f/3.5 | 1/200 sec
J's favorite part of the church was running up and down the handicap ramp. The hubby said that at the top of the ramp, J would bend down and touch the ramp, just to make sure he knew where it actually started. I had no idea he'd be so careful!
My mom and I were surprised to see a Chinese saint on its walls. The words say "faith, hope, and love to all". My sister commented on how buff Jesus was ;).
Canon T1i | Manual | ISO 1600 | f/3.5 | 1/200 sec
Later that weekend, I
Canon T1i | Manual | ISO 800 | f/3.2 | 1/200 sec
My sister gave her a sparkly manicure to match the occasion. I called my mom a tween ;).
Canon T1i | Manual | ISO 800 | f/3.2 | 1/200 sec
And here's Grandma's favorite photo of the weekend -- reading to J.
Isn't it nice to have family and friends visit?
Have a great weekend!
Have a great weekend!
Show some love. Leave a comment below and I'll definitely respond!
-----------------------
Follow this blog!
RSS | Facebook | Twitter | Email | Bloglovin'
-----------------------
Originally posted at expandng.com - Grandma's visit
-----------------------
Follow this blog!
RSS | Facebook | Twitter | Email | Bloglovin'
-----------------------
Originally posted at expandng.com - Grandma's visit
Sounds like a very nice visit. How far away does your Mom live? That stained glass ceiling photo is unbelievably beautiful. Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteGrandparents reading to their grandkids are the absolute best! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI love it when family visits too! It looks like your mom had a great time. I hope you have a great weekend too!
ReplyDeleteThat's so awesome! I think having tons of grandparents visits are important. I've literally have seen my mom's parents five times. I'm glad that I got to meet them, but I wish I had more time. I never met my dad's parents, they died way before I was born. I've always felt incomplete. You know what people ask, "who would you like to meet dead or alive?" I always say all of my grandparents. I think that would be fun.
ReplyDeleteWe are having a family weekend too. Bubba's godmother is here for the weekend, they get on like a house on fire and I can hear laughter all through the apartment. The best thing! Loved the pic of your mum and J, just lovely.
ReplyDeleteI love your sister's comment "What a buff Jesus?!?" Because I totally agree, I mean seriously? Love that your mom went with the sparkly nails and I agree, the best picture her reading with J. That one went straight to the heart :)
ReplyDeleteJ. sits still for stories?? Ohmygosh, my son STILL does not. I think I need to try harder.
ReplyDeleteLove the sparkly manicure on your mom and the fact that they had a Chinese saint - too cool!