Ok...so now I am back and back for real. We got home almost a week ago, but with all the kids activities, playdates, friends having babies, appointments, and laundry, I have barely had time to sit down to the computer and get the pictures uploaded...much less edited and posted!
So, here we go.
On July 8th, the kids and I flew to Virginia sans Matt (he was joining us on Friday due to work). We go there with no problems, I rented a car and drove to his cousin's house with the help of the GPS. I have to admit...I got a little spoiled with the GPS. The kids thought it was funny to hear that lady's voice, especially with her British accent! The first time she called out a direction, Max asked who was talking! Very cute.
Anyway, while we were in Virginia, we played with the cousins, went to the pool, watched movies and just had a great time catching up.
They recently had a baby and this was our first time meeting her.
The day after we arrived, I drove up to meet my bloggy friend, Jen@OurDailyBigTop. It was our first time meeting face to face. After a recent trip to our cousins over the holidays, she had mentioned that we were in her neck of the woods. So, when we decided to come for the summer, I thought it only fitting to ask if we could meet in person. She graciously hosted my daughter and I for lunch. In a random twist, one of my dearest friends growing up just happened to move to the same town as Jen just a week before. So, I also got the chance to reconnect with her, too. Jen even asked me to have her come along. I was so exicted to have such wonderful and fun lunch catching up with an old friend while making a new one at the same time. Cate also enjoyed getting to play with Jen's daughter. MG dressed Cate up in all kinds of princess outfits. They, too, became fast friends. After an afternoon like that, I can't help but know that I am truly blessed with such wonderful people in my life!
On our last evening with the cousins before the big family reunion that weekend, Becca and I went to her monthly Bunco night! It was fun to be included and I even won one of the prizes that night! Late that night, I went to pick up Matt so that we could head to the Shenandoah National Park for his family reunion the next day!
So, here we go.
On July 8th, the kids and I flew to Virginia sans Matt (he was joining us on Friday due to work). We go there with no problems, I rented a car and drove to his cousin's house with the help of the GPS. I have to admit...I got a little spoiled with the GPS. The kids thought it was funny to hear that lady's voice, especially with her British accent! The first time she called out a direction, Max asked who was talking! Very cute.
Anyway, while we were in Virginia, we played with the cousins, went to the pool, watched movies and just had a great time catching up.
They recently had a baby and this was our first time meeting her.
The day after we arrived, I drove up to meet my bloggy friend, Jen@OurDailyBigTop. It was our first time meeting face to face. After a recent trip to our cousins over the holidays, she had mentioned that we were in her neck of the woods. So, when we decided to come for the summer, I thought it only fitting to ask if we could meet in person. She graciously hosted my daughter and I for lunch. In a random twist, one of my dearest friends growing up just happened to move to the same town as Jen just a week before. So, I also got the chance to reconnect with her, too. Jen even asked me to have her come along. I was so exicted to have such wonderful and fun lunch catching up with an old friend while making a new one at the same time. Cate also enjoyed getting to play with Jen's daughter. MG dressed Cate up in all kinds of princess outfits. They, too, became fast friends. After an afternoon like that, I can't help but know that I am truly blessed with such wonderful people in my life!
On our last evening with the cousins before the big family reunion that weekend, Becca and I went to her monthly Bunco night! It was fun to be included and I even won one of the prizes that night! Late that night, I went to pick up Matt so that we could head to the Shenandoah National Park for his family reunion the next day!
7 comments:
Loved the pics- Lex is as beautiful as ever-Betty and I talked about how close you have stayed over the years. New friends are the start of new memories too. Love, Mom
I hope the laundry fairy showed up. :)
Great pics. Totally agree with your mom - new friends, new memories. It was so fun to meet you in person.
Can't wait to read about the reunion.
Welcome Back - it sounds like y'all had a fun trip and I can't wait to see more pics. Idid a blogger buddy meet once and it was so much fun to meet face to face!!
You tulip pics are simply breath taking - I can only imagine what they looked like in person -
Happy Thursday - wishing the "laundry fairy" your way!
How fun! What great pics!
Sounds like you had a terrific vacation! I'm pumped to take those once our kids are older, too. :-)
What a great trip! And how wonderful that you saw Lexi. She was in our neck of the woods last year and we had dinner. She's as fun as ever.
Glad you're back and getting settled in!
I have a love/hate with vacations. Coming home is always exhausting!
GPS is awesome :D
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