Weekend of Plenty

This weekend was full to the max. My mother-in-law came on Friday to go shopping with me in our area. We saw many Goodwills and some great country stores. We were out so late that a place actually turned the lights off on us. Mother-in-law spent the night on the couch.

Saturday my mother-in-law drove me up to Mountain Top where they live (and the kids are visiting)so we could go to a tea room with Sarah. It was Sarah's first time. We dressed in our dresses and when we got there we were given a choice of hats to wear. It was very lady-like. We had scones and tea. Sarah had hot chocolate. There was soup, salad, and tea sandwhiches too. It was fun to see Sarah try to act very lady-like. She had a great time. The tea roon was wonderful. While we were at the tea room Papa took Connor on a train ride at Steamtown. Dennis was still at work and met us at his parents late because he was going to a baseball game with his Dad and brother. Everyone had a different schedule.

After spending the night at my in-laws Saturday night, we came back home. Then we were off to my Grandma's condo in Limerick. The kids and Dennis had never seen it before and we were to eat dinner there. We had dinner while trying not to fall asleep. My parents were there too. After a few hours, we returned home.

I slept like a rock.

Exploring New Park

I took the kids to Nolde Forest Park on Sunday since we hadn't been there yet and we felt like exploring. The kids love to explore new areas just as much as I do. We enjoyed this park very much. We went hiking in the forest. It was very beautiful. We walked across bridges and along the creek. We were told there were toads, crawfish, and salamanders but we didn't see them.

Sarah wanted to keep hiking, but I was afraid she would get tired and I would have to carry her all the way back and I couldn't do that with my shoulder/neck hurting. She loves to hike too. Next time we will bring some water and hike longer. It is not hot back there because it is very shaded with all the trees.

Also, a couple lost their dog on the hike and we went looking for her for awhile. Connor was upset that we couldn't find her. I told him that someone would find the dog. He wanted to put up posters and everything. We tried, but no success.

It was a nice thing to do with the kids on a Sunday afternoon. We enjoyed ourselves.

Kids Come Back!

I got my kids back!!!!! They were at Nana and Papa's a few days. I missed them. Now they are home with me (and Dennis).

Can't believe school is starting at the end of this month (August). I am going to be working with the kids on writing and letters this month to get them back into the groove. Time to PLAY school.

Also, maybe we can throw Hershey Park in there some time.

Anyway, lots to do and little time.