Shhh...It's a Surprise!

Douglas is teaching a photo shop class for Mom Allen this weekend, so he, Nikki, and Linken are going to visit Jared's family in Texas. We knew that we wanted to visit this summer as well, and decided to jump on board. Somewhere along the way, everyone thought we weren't coming for some reason. We kept our plans, but decided to make it a surprise, especially for Grandpa Allen. Tori and I were very grateful that Jared was able to fly with us this time - it was so much better! We were all in good spirits as we were getting ready to leave Indy...

And Tori soon discovered things to climb on!

Tori was fascinated by looking out the window!

I am so grateful that simple things are very entertaining...

and that the airline offered cookies!!!

Due to a lot of careful planning and sneakiness from Douglas and Jared, Dad Allen thought he was coming to pick up Douglas, Nikki, and Linken. They even found a flight arriving from Phoenix when our flight got in, just in case Dad checked the status on line. I have to say that we pulled this off with flying colors - Dad had no idea that we were going to be waiting for him!

This is when Grandpa first saw Tori!

And about 2 seconds later he was holding her!

I just love the look on Grandpa Allen's face!

But this one is my all time favorite - so cute!!!

Sorry Dad, but I just couldn't pass up posting this video. Here is Dad recounting his version of our grand surprise to Mom!!!

Yeah for surprises- especially to visit family, they really are the best!!!