Wow, I think I might be in a time warp...Every time I kept thinking I needed to update the blog, it felt like it had only been a few days. Then I realized maybe a week had passed, but I had plenty of good excuses as to why I didn't get to it in a week. Now, it's been about two whole weeks and I am shocked at how fast this year has already gone. I really have been busy, though! Somebody just told me that I am the most travelingest person they know...
Last week Gabe and I were down in SC with the Keigley's for a few days. Gabe learned how to paint his toenails, we got to see a little dinosaur hatch, we went to see a fun train layout, and we had our own Japanese steakhouse night. We enjoyed ourselves very much and although we are sad that the Keigleys live far away, it is fun to have out-of-town friends to visit!
As soon as we got back from SC, Mike called to tell me he and a friend that he works with would be coming to visit Tuesday through Thursday of last week. It worked out well because Ryan's birthday was on Wednesday, so they were able to celebrate with us. Ryan's 29th was nice, but pretty low-key, maybe we'll save up the excitement for the big 3-0 next year!
I got another surprise phone call last week! My dad was flying to DC for work and was able to extend his trip if I was able to drive up and meet him. Gabe and I made the quick decision that it would be a fun opportunity for some good Dad/Grandpa time and we headed up Monday afternoon. We got to see some more trains, went to the new Air and Space Museum by Dulles Airport, had lunch with my cousins, went to the American History Museum in DC, and hung out with Noah and Rachel. Gabe really enjoyed Grandpa Dave (he called him Grandpa Davie twice, but I doubt it will stick ;) and I had fun getting some one-on-one with my Daddy. I'm trying to get out to Colorado in March and I can't wait for Gabe to see my Dad's trains then. He will be beside himself!
On our way back from DC Gabe and I stopped in at the farm to see Ryan's grandparents. We had a nice lunch with them and I think Gabe could have hung out there all day! It was such a beautiful day--I really just wanted to hike around in the woods and jump through creeks and enjoy the sunshine. Maybe this spring we'll have the opportunity. I know Gabe would love it!
Now, it is Friday morning and I am gearing up for the weekend. Mike and Abby will be getting here tonight sometime and Noah and Rachel are heading this way tomorrow morning. I'm not sure what is in store for the holiday weekend, but I'll update you next week! Really!
Oh yeah, and my camera is 'a wittle bit sick' (that is what Gabe would say everytime he coughed last week...'Mom, I'm a wittle bit sick') so I don't have many pictures to document our recent travels. Riley sent me some of Gabe and his nail-painting adventures and Tori sent me one of us on Ryan's birthday, so I'll get those posted!
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