A few weeks ago, we took a train ride with Mom-Mom, Pop-Pop, Aunt Maureen, Uncle Patrick, and cousin, Peter, on the New Hope Valley Railway. The ride is about 45 minutes round-trip through beautiful woods full of lush green trees and small creeks below, in an open-air car. The weather was perfect for our ride and the girls loved feeling the breeze as they stuck their heads out the windows. It was nice to relax and enjoy nature even if for a short period of time.
This past weekend, we traveled to Dad and Pat's for some "rest and relaxation." At least as much as you can get with two small kids! Grampy and Grammy (Rich and Carol) joined us for the weekend, as well as Aunt Audra and Uncle Colin. We had a wonderful time!! While the men ventured out for golf Saturday afternoon, the women headed into downtown Roanoke for lunch and an arts festival. Kate enjoyed watching the ballerinas dance on stage and commented on their colorful costumes.
On Sunday, we headed to VT with Rich and Carol for a few hours. While there, we visited the local donut shop, observed the Memorial, showed Carol the campus, and had a picnic lunch by the duck pond. The weather was absolutely beautiful all weekend!
Thanks to Dad and Pat for their hospitality and a terrific weekend!!
This past week, the girls and I traveled to Hilton Head with Dad and Pat for some "fun in the sun" and a "break" from the daily routine. Ryan, Kim, and the kids were also in Hilton Head for their annual vacation, so we got to spend some QT with them as well. (Kate was thrilled to see her cousins!) We had a wonderful time playing in the pool, building sand castles on the beach (quickly destroyed by Lauren), taking walks in the morning, riding bikes on the beach, enjoying delicious meals, and relaxing in the hot tub! Enjoy the pictures...thanks for a great trip!!!
A few weeks ago, we took a train ride with Mom-Mom, Pop-Pop, Aunt Maureen, Uncle Patrick, and cousin, Peter, on the New Hope Valley Railway. The ride is about 45 minutes round-trip through beautiful woods full of lush green trees and small creeks below, in an open-air car. The weather was perfect for our ride and the girls loved feeling the breeze as they stuck their heads out the windows. It was nice to relax and enjoy nature even if for a short period of time.
