Saturday, January 3, 2009

A Tale of Many Cities...Stop Four: Oxford, MD





The boys and their dads
Nealy and Georgi throwing sticks for Tiller



Aidan reading in front of the fireplace
This kid has to find something to climb into
Nealy was having her own party
I think my kids were jealous that they didn't think to climb inside the drawer first...
Porter, what a cutie!
Aidan showing off his excellent climbing skills
Alan and Porter
The kids, right in the middle of the kitchen "helping" to cook dinner

Our Fourth stop brought us to the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

A Tale of Many Cities...side trip to Annapolis


A little side trip for lunch. Nealy fed a few ducks, we all ate and then got on our way!

A Tale of Many Cities...Part Three...Fairfax, VA & D.C

Nealy opening her pony from Uncle John

Opening a present from Uncle John, we sure did miss him!
Eating dinner at HER table. She felt very special.
The kids with Daddy and Aunt Susie


Some boy time!
Looking in at something...maybe the panda?
Nealy always wanted to hold Susie's hand

Now those are some HUGE turtles!

Our third stop was to see Great Grandma and Great Granddaddy in Virgina. We took a side trip into D.C. to go to the National Zoo with Aunt Susie. What a great time! We all loved walking around looking at all the animals. Later that evening we had a nice dinner with Grandma, Granddaddy, Aunt Jenny, Granny and Poppy. It sure was a busy visit, and we enjoyed spending time with everyone!

A Tale of Many Cities Part Two: Altoona


Grammie and Gramps with all the grand kids!Nealy and Caroline practicing their ballet

Uncle Rob with Caroline and Nealy

Playing in the little pool
Daddy and Aidan
The four youngest cousins: Joe and Aidan, Katie and Will, Wes and Nealy, Rob and Caroline
Uncle Joe and Aidan
Daddy and Nealy
Uncle Joe and Nealy
Wes and his nephew/Godson Will... I'm a bit jealous, as Will would fuss when I tried to hold him!
Gabe and more hot wheels
Drew and his batman stuff
Caroline and a care bear
A Puppy Purse!
Nealy talking to Will...
Isn't he adorable???
Will and Aidan, watching each other open presents

Our second stop was in Altoona, PA. Here we visited with the Egan's and the Dunn's. Both kids loved being around their cousins! We played and ate, and watched kids all day. Then we all went over to the hotel and swam in the pool, which was a hit with all kids! It was a fun filled busy day!

A Tale of Many Cities...Part One: Pittsburgh







After Christmas, we packed up the old van and headed East. Our first stop was in Pittsburgh, PA to visit Pap Pap and Grandma Dee. We visited the National Aviary downtown, where Nealy got to feed two birds! We had a great time, the kids loved all the attention from Pap Pap and Grandma Dee!