I’ve been missing as far as this blog goes. But, I am about to make up for it. Elise and I just got back from a 20-day long trip! 12 states, 6 residences and lots and lots of family and friends.
It began with a flight out to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1) where my sister-in-law, Anne, and their (referring to Russ and Anne) three kids brought us to their place in Delaware (2). I got to stay with them (finally!) from Tuesday to Monday. Very fun. They have darling children and Elise loved watching her cousins. 
Highlights
- Getting to know them all better (cheesy, I know)
- Ticket to Ride
- Lunch with Russ
- Russ’ Sunday School Lesson
- D.C.
- Trip to and fro DC (reading to Kaylee and Ashlyn, watching Tinkerbell with them, seeing their heads bob when asleep)
- Watching them all adore and interact with Elise
- Napoleon Party! 1% milk, corn dogs, Pedro Loves Summer cake, and TOTS!
- Chillin’ with Anne
On Saturday, Anne, the kids and I traveled down to D.C. (Maryland 3, D.C. 4) I hadn’t been there, so it was all new. D.C. was way cool. I especially appreciated the Lincoln Memorial; to echo Anne, it truly is a Spirit-filled dwelling. However, I was most impressed with Anne’s ability and willingness for my sake to not only keep track of but entertain 3 kids for an entire sweaty afternoon. I am grateful for her willingness to endure so I could site see. Thanks, Anne!
I also got to eat lunch with Russ on-campus. I always treasure time with him. This occasion in particular meant a lot since his time is very precious and mostly not his own.
I really enjoyed my whole stay with them. They are a generous and wonderful family.
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2 comments:
Welcome back to the blogging world! Thanks for writing such sweet things about your stay with us. I think you forgot to include your least favorite parts, though - such as sleeping on an air mattress in our front room, getting ill, being awakened by exuberant nieces, etc. :)
I'm glad you got to see DC; the Lincoln Memorial is my favorite! i'm sad I missed you though (we live in MD now right by DC), but you were with family and I'm still trying to figure out life as a mom. ...did I tell you I'm a mom now?
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