Here is a muddled snapshot of our trip--- I'd put these photos in order, but I'm blogging from a hotel room with 2 small children, so this is the best I can do today! ;)
Molly and Charlotte enjoyed going for a little hike at Beltzville and lunch at the Sunset Diner with their moms. One of the nice things about hanging out for so long was being able to meet up with some of my old friends from high school and catch up with them. 13 years is a loooong time- it's nice to know some things never change. :)
Toby and Aunt Melissa. I liked having little visits throughout our stay and having time to talk with my family as individuals and not just as a big group. I like teasing Melissa that Charlotte got her Chatterbox gene from the same place as her Aunt Melissa. ;)
I made a short visit to see the headstone that we had put up for my mom and her parents. She had always talked about getting a headstone for their grave and hadn't been able to. Since we had her remains buried there as well, we were able to do that for her and I think that would have made her happy.
Toby with Aunt Melissa and Max. It was wonderful for Charlotte and Toby to spend time getting to know some of their cousins better.
Portrait of a TIRED traveler.
Charlotte has been such a good girl throughout this trip, but she seems to really be missing her home, toys, and friends in Germany.
Charlotte has been such a good girl throughout this trip, but she seems to really be missing her home, toys, and friends in Germany.
Toby chillin' with his Uncle Dan. Only 13 and already taller than me! Well I was the tallest in this family for a long time-- go ahead and enjoy it Dan- until Toby overtakes you. Oh wait, you have to catch Allen yet! ;)
Play time at Chestnuthill Park.
I got a haircut too- although it's pretty windblown in this photo, I think I like it. We'll see.
I got a haircut too- although it's pretty windblown in this photo, I think I like it. We'll see.
Happy little traveling man. We left this carseat in PA and have switched to a bigger one since Toby had reached the weight limit on this one and I could barely carry it around anymore.
It rained a bit and even hailed one day, but overall we had beautiful weather for our stay on the farm. Thank you Pam & Mark for letting us hang out and stay for so long!
And this is Nana. She's a little bit smaller while still fitting in the "enormous dog" category.
Tori and Charlotte had fun playing kitchen together and dressing up as super fancy ladies. I laugh every time I see Charlotte's face in this picture. :D It reminds me of living in New Jersey for some reason. hee hee
Tori and Charlotte had fun playing kitchen together and dressing up as super fancy ladies. I laugh every time I see Charlotte's face in this picture. :D It reminds me of living in New Jersey for some reason. hee hee
Thank you all for making time to play with us! I'm sorry if there is anyone we missed-- it was a very busy couple of weeks. It's kinda nice to be back at the hotel and recoup for a little while before we head off to visit Grandma & Grandpa Anderson in Georgia!!!