Showing posts with label Vacation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vacation. Show all posts

Saturday, August 6

Philly - Post #1

Almost a year ago we decided to visit our good friends in Philly over the 4th of July.  It was a perfect time to go as Makenna can fly as a lap child and we had extra time off from work.  Plus it worked out great for our friends Steve, Amy, and their 4 year old daughter Bailey.

Bailey and Maya go way back.  They were together in Ethiopia at the same care center.  Since coming home, we have made a point to stay in touch.  Amy and Steve have flown back twice to attend the EKC Mehaber and now it was our turn to visit them.  We love these guys very much and couldn't imagine our lives without them.  I just wish we lived closer!

We had a great time while visiting.  The first day we just hung out, relaxed, and visited.  The next day we took off to the Jersey Shore in the city of Sea Isle.  Steve's parents have a fabulous place a block from the ocean which made our trip so easy.  We have the lakes and they have the ocean.  So different and so very cool!

Makenna is excited for the trip!
 Maya got to have slumber party with Bailey.  Aren't they precious?
 Maya at the shore
 Makenna LOVED the water!
 Amy and me - love her!
 Makenna's favorite moment on the entire trip was riding the horsie.  Late at night on the way home from the shore, Makenna said out of the blue "I rode horsie".  She was so proud and really loved it.  This made me so happy knowing my girls had a terrific time. 
 Maya had a great time at the mini amusement park.  I think she rode on every single ride and would have kept going if we didn't force her to leave.  Look at that smile!

 Bailey's grandpa took one for the team and took the girls on the Tilt-a-whirl.  This ride makes me sick to my stomach so I was glad to be the one taking the picture.
Stay tuned for more of our trip...I especially wanted to blog about it as it was a terrific vacation for our family.  I also want to remember it well and have it included in our family blog.

Wednesday, March 30

Short Trip Out of Town - Finally!

This past weekend we finally got out of town for a short but long weekend. We took off on Saturday afternoon and came home later afternoon on Monday. I can not express how much we needed to get out of town and enjoy some family time away from home.

What did we do? Well...lots actually. It wouldn't be a trip for us if our days were jammed packed with stuff.

Highlights of our trip included:

Dinner and visiting with my good childhood friend, Cara, and her loving family.
Ikea and Mall of America with our friends Jenny, Geoff, and adorable daughter Addie whom we have known since 2007 as we traveled to Ethiopia together.
 Swimming and lounging at the hotel (Maya's favorite thing of the whole trip - sorry Addie and Cassidy!)
 Children's Museum - Kids had a blast but Dave and I chuckled as it seemed the entire place was surrounding by kids and mom's who are expecting!
 And lots and lots of yummy food!

Although it is good to be home and to sleep in my own bed, I am ready for our next adventure as we all had a great time!