Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Monday, July 16, 2007
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Vacation!
Hurray, vacation was tons of fun and a great time of renewal and relaxation. First, Brian visited in Columbus with a good friend from Hiram college. Then we drove to Baltimore and saw Emily, Brian and Sydney. Brian Hair went to D.C. while I visited with my sis. She cooked dinner for us and then we were off to Manassas, VA, for the next part of our trip. In the morning and after visiting a battlefield where the Civil War began, we ventured to the Littlepage Inn which was near Mineral, Virginia. The Inn was centrally located and we visited four other battlefields in the vicinity. We loved the Inn because it was very relaxing there. We were awakened each morning by the mooing cows and tweeting birds. Great! Littlepage Inn recently renovated the swimming pool which was an added bonus. The Union soldiers after winning one of the battles came across the home at Littlepage. Everything was well preserved (lots of letters and stuff). It was an interesting place, very charming and unique. Who knew we were only about one and 1/2 miles from Lake Anna (which was quite the boating location!). We did go to the beach one day, but we preferred solitude and rest. One morning I saw a fox running by. In the evening, owls perched in the cedar trees lining the drive. They were about 3 ft. tall and beautiful! All in all, it was a great trip.
Happy day,
Jen
Hurray, vacation was tons of fun and a great time of renewal and relaxation. First, Brian visited in Columbus with a good friend from Hiram college. Then we drove to Baltimore and saw Emily, Brian and Sydney. Brian Hair went to D.C. while I visited with my sis. She cooked dinner for us and then we were off to Manassas, VA, for the next part of our trip. In the morning and after visiting a battlefield where the Civil War began, we ventured to the Littlepage Inn which was near Mineral, Virginia. The Inn was centrally located and we visited four other battlefields in the vicinity. We loved the Inn because it was very relaxing there. We were awakened each morning by the mooing cows and tweeting birds. Great! Littlepage Inn recently renovated the swimming pool which was an added bonus. The Union soldiers after winning one of the battles came across the home at Littlepage. Everything was well preserved (lots of letters and stuff). It was an interesting place, very charming and unique. Who knew we were only about one and 1/2 miles from Lake Anna (which was quite the boating location!). We did go to the beach one day, but we preferred solitude and rest. One morning I saw a fox running by. In the evening, owls perched in the cedar trees lining the drive. They were about 3 ft. tall and beautiful! All in all, it was a great trip.
Happy day,
Jen
Monday, July 02, 2007
A new monitor for the computer is a world of difference! Wow, who knew? The Brian-sized desk works well, too, with love from boy for dad's day. I love Monday naps. We're going on 2 and 1/2 hrs. right now.
By the way, the chipmunks are driving me crazy! They are eating all the birdseed I put out. I've got to get a better feeder to outsmart them. Brian says if he has to hear about the chipmunks one more time, he'll scream. Hope his lungs are ready, 'cause I'm obsessed!
By the way, the chipmunks are driving me crazy! They are eating all the birdseed I put out. I've got to get a better feeder to outsmart them. Brian says if he has to hear about the chipmunks one more time, he'll scream. Hope his lungs are ready, 'cause I'm obsessed!
Sunday, July 01, 2007
Howdy! The John Deere birthday party on Isaac's b-day was great! Several other kids and their moms came for the fun, in addition to my family. The kids wore silly John Deere hats that they decorated with JD stickers, we sang songs, and we ate La Gondola spaghetti for dinner. Yum, yum! Because of the rain, the party was indoors which in the end worked out better.
Old King's Orchard VBS last week went well again this year. I loved the kids!
Brian and several co-workers went on a canoe trip in Indiana on Friday. Isaac and I met them at night and stayed in a hotel. In the morning, we went to the Indiana children's museum which was great. Isaac was petrified-- the dinosaurs were so life-like! He also was very scared of the Polar Star (we read a book about him--a huge polar bear!). We went downtown in Indy for lunch and then got warmed up for our car trip next week by driving home. Actually, Isaac slept the whole way, which was nice. I'm sure on Friday and Saturday we will be listening to lots of kids music. I'd like to go to the library and check out a few CDs.
We will visit with Emily and Brian and Sydney next Sunday in Baltimore. Her new baby will be named Andrew (he's due at the end of July). We can't wait for his arrival!
That's all the news. Looking forward to vacation!
Jen
Old King's Orchard VBS last week went well again this year. I loved the kids!
Brian and several co-workers went on a canoe trip in Indiana on Friday. Isaac and I met them at night and stayed in a hotel. In the morning, we went to the Indiana children's museum which was great. Isaac was petrified-- the dinosaurs were so life-like! He also was very scared of the Polar Star (we read a book about him--a huge polar bear!). We went downtown in Indy for lunch and then got warmed up for our car trip next week by driving home. Actually, Isaac slept the whole way, which was nice. I'm sure on Friday and Saturday we will be listening to lots of kids music. I'd like to go to the library and check out a few CDs.
We will visit with Emily and Brian and Sydney next Sunday in Baltimore. Her new baby will be named Andrew (he's due at the end of July). We can't wait for his arrival!
That's all the news. Looking forward to vacation!
Jen
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