Philly Fun-
Penny and I headed down to Philly last Friday to spend a long weekend with the Mac Donald’s. Steve flew in on Saturday night and Penny was so happy to see him. We had an amazing time seeing everyone and playing with all the kids. Thank you so much Jan and Al for such a great time. We can’t wait to reciprocate your hospitality when you come down to Chile!! Love you guys!!! On a side not, I did not take many pictures so if anyone has any, please forward them on to me!!!!
Lucas and Lily
Penny has had so much fun playing with her friends Lucas and Lily. She was able to celebrate their 6th birthday with them and loves seeing them as much as possible. She also enjoyed getting to play with Auntie Jill and Auntie Rachel. Penny is so blessed to have so many friends!
Friendly’s-yes, that is a M&M pancake!
Fernridge Park-
I forget the name, but it’s an indoor fun place with video games, rides, duck pin bowling-
Ready, Set-
STRIKE!!!!!!
Christmas in August
One of my fondest memories when I was young was spending a special day with my mom when she would take the day off from work. My mom and I were excited to take Penny on a girls day out while we were home. We decided to go to the Yankee Candle flagship store and then to the outlets for some shopping. Penny was in heaven at Yankee Candle. The store is christmas themed and has an area with snow falling on the trees. Penny loved seeing everything- from the christmas villages, meeting Santa, christmas decorations, smelling the candles, watching the trains and playing in the snow. We had so much fun that we’re hoping to make it a yearly tradition!
Helping in the garden
Grams and Grandpa Tom are avid gardeners. Penny loves to help them in the garden, especially when she gets to enjoy eating the fruits of their labor! Yum, homegrown eggplant parm!!
Hanging out on Westland ave
Penny has had a great time playing with her grandparents. Some of her favorite things are swimming, blowing bubbles and going for walks. Her vocabulary is increasing daily and she is a non stop talker!
First Class baby!
I’m sorry we haven’t posted anything since we’ve been in the states, but get ready, here come a bunch of posts! Penny and I were lucky enough to get to fly first class and Penny loved it. She loved watching TV with the headphones and I loved being able to relax in style. Can’t wait to do it again!
Don’t you love
finding pictures on the camera that you forgot were there!!
Cottonwood
On Friday while Karin was at work, we all headed south to Cottonwood, Adam’s hometown. We had a wonderful time seeing the sites and Adam was a great tour guide. Here are some highlights-
Getting ready to go-
Stopping at Uncle Adam’s childhood house and smelling the flowers-
Lunch at the Country Haus. Penny had a corndog for the first time and loved it (as did I)!
Hanging out at Joe’s (Uncle Adam’s dad) office and store-
Saint Gertrude’s Monestary-
Mammoth bones in Grangeville-
The Dog Bark Park Inn-
Chinese food for dinner-
Pataha Mill
Wednesday morning we said goodbye to Grandpa Tom and Grams. We had a wonderful visit with them and can’t wait for August! We spent the morning going to Pataha Flour Mill where Penny got to see all the antique mill parts and old items that people have donated. She had a great time looking at everything and it was a beautiful day. Beth wasn’t too impressed, she spent most of the time sleeping.
We then headed to Taco Time for lunch, which was a wonderful fast food mexican restaurant. Penny loved my crispy burrito and stole it and ate the whole thing!
After nap time we all headed out to feed the ducks. The ducks weren’t so into eating at the time, but Penny had a blast throwing in the bread! Beth looked adorable in her bear hat, but promptly fell asleep as soon as we got in the car!
Fun Friday
Early morning fun-
Penny helping Grams with her knitting-
Wake up Grandpa Tom!!
Uncle Adam measuring Penny’s height. marking it for posterity-
Penny feeding her cousin Beth-
Beth and Uncle Adam-
Fun times at the park with mom and dad-
and a new friend!
Proud Uncle Steve and his niece-
