Dutton Visit

Mason and Laura Dutton came to visit last weekend! They arrived on Friday, and Stacy grilled out an excellent meal. The weather was sooooo beautiful that we ate dinners on the patio and enjoyed the sun during the day. The heat was much more merciful than their town of Salt Lake City, UT where they just bought an amazing home!

Shelby took to Laura immediately....he has a gift for reeling in the pretty girls. ;-> He took a little while to warm up to Uncle Mason. He wasn't so sure about some competition in the who thinks he's the cutest contest. But, he soon found his new best bud and we enjoyed tons of laughs all weekend long.

Satrday we all went to the San Francicso 49ers practice so Stacy & Mason could see how well their pal, Alan, was doing. I was fired up about the sounds, smells and sights of football season approaching, so I can only imagine how giddy the guys were! Alan got us passes that put us in the area with even the players wives. Talk about some bling bling! After practice, Stacy got to see one of his old coaches that now coaches with the team, and Alan was sweet enough to spend some extra time hanging out.

Then, it was on to SF for a little fun at Fisherman's Wharf. The original plan was to visit Alcatraz, but when Stacy checked on tickets earlier in the week, they were sold out for weeks!

That evening Holli and Chaila came over to babysit so we could take Mason out to his BIRTHDAY DINNER at Wente Winery. Talk about some serious food! I realized that night how long it'd been since I really tasted my meals. With Shelby always needing attention, I shove food in for survival and for energy that I just exert chasing him around. Without him there, I smelled and really tasted it all! WOW! My taste buds woke from an 18 mo nap to the mouth-watering lure of scallops. And since they had risen from their slumber, Stacy cooked chili Sunday and may I say that he has officially perfected his PaPa's chili recipe. Anyone that's tasted it knows it didn't even need much work, but Stacy has taken it to a whole new level. Mason agreed and shoved down 3 bowls! (Fat kid) But, it was his birthday......

Thanks again for taking the time and spending the $ to come visit, guys. We had the BEST time! I can't wait to see you in a week and a half when I'm there for work. Thanks for not making me sleep in a lonely hotel. You know we love you!