In September, we took a big trip east!! I took the kiddos by myself to start the trip and was so thankful that this was the result on the airplane!! Two sleeping babies :o)
We flew into Baltimore then Mariah picked us up from the Davidsons' and brought us to Virginia to visit my parents! We arrived on Mum and Daddy's 33rd wedding anniversary (Sept 4) which was fun to celebrate. My mom even pulled out her wedding gown which has been stored ever since their wedding. We had quite a shock when we opened up the box and the dress appeared blue... we were thankful when we realized that the blue was just the tissue paper the dress was packed in and NOT discoloration of the dress! Aren't they a handsome couple??
That Saturday we took a picnic to Mill Mountain, and explored the Discovery Center and the zoo! Graham has talked non-stop about going to the zoo on the mountain.
Daddy with his grandbabies -- go Hokies!!
On Labor Day we headed to the Transportation Museum... It looked like they had a ton to explore, but Nat's flight was going to be landing soon so we hit the highlights -- the trains!!
Daddy with his grandbabies -- go Hokies!!
On Labor Day we headed to the Transportation Museum... It looked like they had a ton to explore, but Nat's flight was going to be landing soon so we hit the highlights -- the trains!!
I should have taken a picture of the model display... the picture of Graham and Daddy is one small window of a HUGE model train arrangement.
The caboose!
The caboose!
Mum kept us going all week with yummy yummy meals... Isn't she cute in front of a grill?!
"Aunt Riah" and Mum visiting with Kate
The whole crew :o)
One of my favorite things is the cold early mornings with the windows open and something warm to drink. Here's Nat having a sweet moment with Graham and Kate :o)
One of my favorite things is the cold early mornings with the windows open and something warm to drink. Here's Nat having a sweet moment with Graham and Kate :o)
My sister left to go back to DC that Tuesday and my parents had to work so we made Tuesday a visiting day! Somehow these pictures switched and I can't reverse them for some reason. We headed to Blacksburg on Tuesday around lunchtime to visit with some dear friends from seminary, the Waters (below to the right). We had a GREAT time catching up with them and having our kids (they have three) play together. Next time we see them they will have another sweet little girl! I forgot to get my camera out until the end so this is all I have.
That night my parents kept Graham and we met up with friends that I grew up with (and also the very ones who had invited me to youth group 10 years ago where I eventually became a believer), Lisa and Carissa. We had a fun triple date with Carissa and Keegan and Lisa and Aaron. Lisa's mom kept their oldest, Vivian, and the two Kates came along with us!! I think I must have had my camera on a funny setting because the pictures of the adults were all washed out, boo. But this is a decent one of the two Kates (below left)!
Since my parents had to work on Wednesday too we spent our morning at the park (after a stop at the Salem Doughnut Shop, of course)! Graham sported the beloved train hat his Granddaddy gave him :o)
Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains... this is taken from a section of my parents' driveway.
Since my parents had to work on Wednesday too we spent our morning at the park (after a stop at the Salem Doughnut Shop, of course)! Graham sported the beloved train hat his Granddaddy gave him :o)
Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains... this is taken from a section of my parents' driveway.
Graham calling for the donkeys to come to him :o)
We had such a great time spending a week in Virginia and can't wait to see them again!!!
We had such a great time spending a week in Virginia and can't wait to see them again!!!
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