Here are the forever-promised photos from our "Final Destination." (Sorry, Rob, I don't have one of the zipline...only video...and I'm not there yet with posting to the blog. All in due time.)
Enjoy!
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
We're Back!!
Looks like we're back in business!
Here are the forever-promised photos from our "Final Destination." (Sorry, Rob, I don't have one of the zipline...only video...and I'm not there yet with posting to the blog. All in due time.)
Enjoy!
Here are the forever-promised photos from our "Final Destination." (Sorry, Rob, I don't have one of the zipline...only video...and I'm not there yet with posting to the blog. All in due time.)
Enjoy!
Monday, August 6, 2007
Technical Difficulties!
Although in the past I have been delinquent in posting pictures, that is not the case this time. For some reason, I am experiencing technical difficulties every time I try to upload a photo. We are in the process of switching Internet providers, and therefore, hope to have all of these problems solved very soon. In the meantime, I will refrain from posting to the blog for pure sanity purposes!
For all of those included in "Final Destination," I have several pictures to post, so please be patient...they will appear eventually.
For all of those included in "Final Destination," I have several pictures to post, so please be patient...they will appear eventually.
Monday, July 30, 2007
Final Destination!
To those of you who are wondering if we are still in Saratoga Springs, (based on the previous post), we actually did make it to our final destination...Wayne, PA! Due to several technical difficulties and a week-long trip to the beach with Mark's family (those photos to come in the near future), I am now hoping to complete our first trip of the summer.
We stayed with a very good college friend of mine, Wendy, and her family in Wayne. During our visit, we had a small reunion with other friends from Bucknell, Colleen and Dave and Cheryl and Owen. The group surprised me with a cake to celebrate my birthday...thanks guys! Kate continues to talk about the fun she had with Scott and Julie and the "moonbounce" that Russ blew up in their backyard!
While in the Philly area, we visited Mark's grandfather at his new location and his aunt, uncle, and four cousins (all boys). Kate experienced her first ride on a zipline and climbed the ladder to explore the boys' treehouse. Lauren was content to swing from the branches of a large tree in a rope swing.
Our our return to VA, we visited Mark's grandparents in Delaware and introduced them to Lauren, their latest great grandchild.
We'd like to thank everyone who was kind enough to welcome us into their homes during our trip. We hope to see all of you again next year if not sooner! Thanks for the beautiful memories!
We stayed with a very good college friend of mine, Wendy, and her family in Wayne. During our visit, we had a small reunion with other friends from Bucknell, Colleen and Dave and Cheryl and Owen. The group surprised me with a cake to celebrate my birthday...thanks guys! Kate continues to talk about the fun she had with Scott and Julie and the "moonbounce" that Russ blew up in their backyard!
While in the Philly area, we visited Mark's grandfather at his new location and his aunt, uncle, and four cousins (all boys). Kate experienced her first ride on a zipline and climbed the ladder to explore the boys' treehouse. Lauren was content to swing from the branches of a large tree in a rope swing.
Our our return to VA, we visited Mark's grandparents in Delaware and introduced them to Lauren, their latest great grandchild.
We'd like to thank everyone who was kind enough to welcome us into their homes during our trip. We hope to see all of you again next year if not sooner! Thanks for the beautiful memories!
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Place your bets...
Destination #4...Saratoga Springs, NY!
Although too early in the year for the horse races, we had a wonderful time visiting with family and spending some time exploring the city. We spent the first morning with my grandparents, both 90 years old this year! Kate kept my grandmother busy with puzzles and coloring, while Lauren played with her recorder holder (knitted by my grandmother) and smiled at everyone...a favorite pasttime of hers. I brought back several pieces of my grandmother's artwork and am honored to have them displayed in our house.
After our visit, we ventured into Congress Park and took our annual ride on the carousel. Kate's smile stretched from ear to ear the entire ride. Mark and Lauren watched from the sidelines.
We spent that afternoon in my aunt and uncle's pool. Kate received her first official swim lesson from my cousin, Sarah, and refused to get out of the pool until her lips were declared purple! By the end, she was jumping into the pool with assitance from Sarah and kicking all over the place.
We ended the day with a delicious BBQ and a celebration for my grandmother's birthday.
The following morning, Kate kept Jennifer and Sarah busy while we packed up the car for our next destination.
Thanks for a great time and beautiful memories!
Although too early in the year for the horse races, we had a wonderful time visiting with family and spending some time exploring the city. We spent the first morning with my grandparents, both 90 years old this year! Kate kept my grandmother busy with puzzles and coloring, while Lauren played with her recorder holder (knitted by my grandmother) and smiled at everyone...a favorite pasttime of hers. I brought back several pieces of my grandmother's artwork and am honored to have them displayed in our house.
After our visit, we ventured into Congress Park and took our annual ride on the carousel. Kate's smile stretched from ear to ear the entire ride. Mark and Lauren watched from the sidelines.
We spent that afternoon in my aunt and uncle's pool. Kate received her first official swim lesson from my cousin, Sarah, and refused to get out of the pool until her lips were declared purple! By the end, she was jumping into the pool with assitance from Sarah and kicking all over the place.
We ended the day with a delicious BBQ and a celebration for my grandmother's birthday.
The following morning, Kate kept Jennifer and Sarah busy while we packed up the car for our next destination.
Thanks for a great time and beautiful memories!
Friday, July 6, 2007
Little Town...Lots To Do!
Destination #3 on our northern adventure...Rodman, NY!
Although Rodman is a rather small town, we discovered plenty to keep us busy during our stay. Kate enjoyed painting and picking flowers for her numerous table arrangements with Uncle Jerry. We played on the playground behind the old school house and pretended to set up house in the dollhouse Sara (my cousin) and I use to play with for hours as little girls. We took both girls to Sandy Creek, a place the four cousins used to visit quite frequently during our visits in Rodman. Mark and Kate explored every nook and cranny of the town's church (also the one my parents were married in) and visited "Rusty Bridge" on their afternoon outings.
Kate challenged Great Grandpa to help her solve her puzzles, while Lauren simply sat on his lap full of smiles.
The visit brought back vivid memories of the time I spent in Rodman as a child...those were some terrific times!
Although Rodman is a rather small town, we discovered plenty to keep us busy during our stay. Kate enjoyed painting and picking flowers for her numerous table arrangements with Uncle Jerry. We played on the playground behind the old school house and pretended to set up house in the dollhouse Sara (my cousin) and I use to play with for hours as little girls. We took both girls to Sandy Creek, a place the four cousins used to visit quite frequently during our visits in Rodman. Mark and Kate explored every nook and cranny of the town's church (also the one my parents were married in) and visited "Rusty Bridge" on their afternoon outings.
Kate challenged Great Grandpa to help her solve her puzzles, while Lauren simply sat on his lap full of smiles.
The visit brought back vivid memories of the time I spent in Rodman as a child...those were some terrific times!
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Happy 4th to All!
We had a fun-filled 4th of July yesterday, beginning with a small town celebration in downtown Apex with friends and family. Kate and I participated in the Cake Walk and the duck pond, winning a bright orange squirt gun (which came in handy for cooling off from the hot sun). We waited in line TWICE for the moon bounce and the baseball bounce, only to decide not to participate when it was our turn! After a bicycle/scooter/wagon parade, all festively decorated by the participants, the fireman turned on their hose for the annual splashdown! As you can see in one of the pictures, Mark, Kate, Lauren, Maureen, Kristen and Ashlyn enjoyed the cool water.
After downtown, we enjoyed a cool swim in Maureen and Patrick's community pool, allowing Kate to try out her new swim vest. Our daredevil is now jumping into the pool, with an adult catching her in mid-air. This is the same girl who wouldn't go past the steps last summer. How things change in a year. Lauren, on the other hand, decided to relax, enjoy the breeze, and take a nap in her stroller. What a life at 7 1/2 months!
Our day was completed with a neighborhood BBQ next door and fireworks (both in the street and over the trees from a local venue). What a day!
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Chocolate Anyone?!
Destination #2...Hershey, PA!
Although we were unable to visit Hershey Park and partake in some chocolate tasting, we had a great visit with Mark's aunt, uncle, and cousins. We enjoyed a delicious meal followed by several dessert selections...always my favorite! Not only did Kate convince several members of the family to help with puzzles, but also, her cousin, Beth, willingly agreed to jump on the trampoline...one of Kate's favorite pasttimes. To top off the visit, Kate was given the opportunity to feed Lilly, the guinea pig, several carrots. Lilly was in heaven for a night!
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