Our trip up north was fantastic - it was great to spend quality time with family and friends and not feel rushed when visiting, which is usually not the case when we are in town. We spent the first part of the trip with the hubby's fam and some very chilly temps (uh, I wanted to experience fall weather, not WINTER!), but it was nice to cozy up by the fire at his brother's house with the kiddos. Instead of making a trip to the apple farm with the kids on Friday, we spent the day at Chuck E. Cheese - oh, to be a kid again! I still act like a kid I suppose - not wanting to share my tokens and trying to get as many tickets as I could playing Skee Ball!
Us with the munchkins after eating some lunch!
After our morning of fun, we headed home to take a nap (including me!) and then had a dance party to Hannah Montana (who is also known as Miley Cyrus I think?) and played countless board games (very impressed with my niece who tied me in Memory!), hide and seek, etc. I love being around these two sweethearts ~ who are growing up way too fast! They both love their Uncle and it was so cute to see him with them....which makes me realize even more how wonderful of a father he will be!
The whole clan together by the fireplace :)
After our visit with the fam, we headed to T-burg to visit with some of our best friends, Susie and Al, and their sweet little boy, Sam. After spending all morning playing with Sam, the second I handed him to Uncle Roz, he literally passed out! Again, more practice for Dad! :)
One of our final stops in the Cleve was to see our friends Candie & Bryan and meet their new addition, Jake. He was such a good little guy and slept the whole time we were there visiting (the length of the entire crappy Browns game, if you can call it a game!).
Hubby left early Monday morning and I then headed to part #2 of my trip - good ol' Poland! Suz came in to spend a majority of the week at her parents', as well as another amazing friend of mine from high school, Janelle, was in with her two kiddos. I was able to spend a week surrounded by loved ones, perfect fall weather (yes, it did cooperate eventually), and food from all of my favorite hometown restaurants! Being around all these babies made me even more excited than I already am (if that is possible!) to meet our little girl, who already has an entire clan ready to meet her! Speaking of the babe, Janelle introduced me to outlet shopping for kids....between gifts and my purchases (which took up half my suitcase on the way back and required me to leave some of my own clothes behind!), this little girl already has an entire wardrobe! Thank you to everyone for all the thoughtful gifts....I know she will love them as much as I do!
As happy as I am to be back home with the hubby and my pups, I miss everyone up north. I am grateful for the time I did get to spend with my loved ones and look forward to our next visit in January, which will be here before I know it!
2 comments:
Glad you guys had a nice time in Ohio visiting with your family and friends. I'm ready to see more belly shots!! :)
It was a great week! So happy to be able to spend so much time with you :) can't wait until January!!
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