A tired Sammy after the parade . . .
A little more awake with Uncle Mike . . .
Nathan and Kristin taking a break from bowling. . .
Nathan could not wait to get here so he could drive Uncle Steve's new tractor.
The boys at work at the farm. Yep, we have them doing hard labor picking up rocks!
We went up to Johnson City one last time before Papa moves to South Carolina. Here Nathan and Papa are getting ready to play a little ball.
The boys after the game. . .
We just happened to be in town for one of the Ukrainian festivals. We were so excited to get some great Eastern European food. The pierogies were amazing! Enjoying some cake with Papa. . .
The boys again. Notice the lurking Nathan in the background! I'm not sure what the problem was but he certainly does not look happy!
Almost a year ago to the day that we had the chance to visit with my friend Nora and her husband in Colorado we had another opportunity to see them. This time they were visiting their in laws in Richmond and we made the trip down there. Its funny because previous to last year's visit we hadn't seen each other for about 13 years and since they live in New Mexico we weren't thinking we would see each other again soon. We had a great time exploring Maymont Park and a fun picnic lunch. Hopefully they will visit their in laws again while we are here in Virginia!
The boys again. Notice the lurking Nathan in the background! I'm not sure what the problem was but he certainly does not look happy!
Almost a year ago to the day that we had the chance to visit with my friend Nora and her husband in Colorado we had another opportunity to see them. This time they were visiting their in laws in Richmond and we made the trip down there. Its funny because previous to last year's visit we hadn't seen each other for about 13 years and since they live in New Mexico we weren't thinking we would see each other again soon. We had a great time exploring Maymont Park and a fun picnic lunch. Hopefully they will visit their in laws again while we are here in Virginia!Sammy, Nathan, and Zephyr at the nature center.
Lifting a big stick in the park.
Anheuser-Busch had the Salute to Heroes program again and we actually lived close enough to a park to take advantage of it. It was a great deal. Free day passes to Sesame Place and our own line to pick up our tickets and to enter the park. We took Nathan when he was almost 2 and found it to a magical place. This time we went on a summer weekend, so not so much. It was crazy crowded. The kids did not go on many rides because the lines were so long and it was pretty hot. Still when Elmo came out during the Elmo show, the excitement of the kids was contagious.
We kept trying to see the characters but the lines were so long and it was so hot that most of the characters did not stay outside too long. They did get to meet Tully and Cookie Monster.
Nathan had been asking about the Liberty Bell so we decided to take him to see it as long as we were in Philadelphia.
As far as the rest of the summer is concerned we have spent a lot of time exploring DC and our new town. There have been plenty of visits with Kristin, Steve, and Mike and Charles' friend, Charles, and his wife visited us as well. Our development has a pool so we have been doing a lot of swimming and Nathan took swimming lessons all summer there. He has become quite the little swimmer! The boys can't wait until next year when they can join the swim team at our pool. Nathan learned to ride his bike without training wheels so we have been riding on the trails around here and to the playground at his school. It really has been a great summer and I can't believe the end is near! Today we find out who Nathan's teachers are going to be and tomorrow he gets to meet them at open house. Then next week, school! Happy Labor Day!
Lifting a big stick in the park.
Anheuser-Busch had the Salute to Heroes program again and we actually lived close enough to a park to take advantage of it. It was a great deal. Free day passes to Sesame Place and our own line to pick up our tickets and to enter the park. We took Nathan when he was almost 2 and found it to a magical place. This time we went on a summer weekend, so not so much. It was crazy crowded. The kids did not go on many rides because the lines were so long and it was pretty hot. Still when Elmo came out during the Elmo show, the excitement of the kids was contagious. Sammy was so excited to see Elmo.
We kept trying to see the characters but the lines were so long and it was so hot that most of the characters did not stay outside too long. They did get to meet Tully and Cookie Monster.
Nathan had been asking about the Liberty Bell so we decided to take him to see it as long as we were in Philadelphia.
As far as the rest of the summer is concerned we have spent a lot of time exploring DC and our new town. There have been plenty of visits with Kristin, Steve, and Mike and Charles' friend, Charles, and his wife visited us as well. Our development has a pool so we have been doing a lot of swimming and Nathan took swimming lessons all summer there. He has become quite the little swimmer! The boys can't wait until next year when they can join the swim team at our pool. Nathan learned to ride his bike without training wheels so we have been riding on the trails around here and to the playground at his school. It really has been a great summer and I can't believe the end is near! Today we find out who Nathan's teachers are going to be and tomorrow he gets to meet them at open house. Then next week, school! Happy Labor Day!
