Granny Gayle & Grandpa Visit- July 16-22, 2015

We had a fun visit with Granny Gayle and Grandpa Charles, despite the heat!

November 23, 2012

We had a busy day after Thanksgiving.  Greg and Sarah went to visit Nana B. and Granny Gayle, while the rest of us went to help with the rehearsal dinner for Bradley's wedding!

Sarah & Nana B.

Granny Gayle

At the rehearsal dinner, we had lots and lots of oysters.  There was other food, but really, why?

Nana B. & Granny Gayle- August 17, 2012

Debbie, Julia, Sarah, Emily, Daniel and I went to visit Nana B. and Granny Gayle.  Nana also came up, and the girls went home with Nana for a few days, while Daniel and I went back to Debbie's.  While we were there, the kids put on a great VBS concert for Nana B.

Daniel took a little nap on the floor.

Emily & Nana B.

Sarah, Nana B., Emily & Julia

Julia, Sarah, Granny Gayle & Emily

Nana & Nana B. visit while Daniel snoozes/

Nana B., Sarah, Daniel & Emily

Nana and Daniel snuggle.

VBS concert!

Happy Girls- October 14, 2011

We were thrilled to receive a yummy fruit basket from Granny Gayle and Grandpa Charles!  Caroline was here for a sleepover, so it was the perfect treat for snacking!  Even Daniel enjoyed the strawberries and grapes.

Crabs- September 4, 2011

We decided to have crabs at the house since we didn't think Daniel would hold up for the length of time it takes to pick crabs (about three hours this particular evening).  Since some people were having shrimp & grits, the girls decided to decorate the paper with a North & South theme.  The crabs and crab-eaters were on the North side, and the shrimp and shrimp-eaters were on the South side.  Now, please spare me the Mason-Dixon line speech.  Virginia is the buffer, people.  This is the North.  Note that I had placed plates on the North side.  These were discarded quickly.

The North side of the table

The South side of the table

Daniel sat on the North side, but he had chicken

We had three dozen crabs, so we had plenty of leftovers for Debbie's delicious crab dip

Emily started on the South side, but moved over to the North side after her shrimp & grits

Zoo fun with Granny Gayle & Grandpa Charles- September 3, 2011

Emily, Sarah, Granny Gayle & Grandpa Charles on the tram

Grandpa Charles, Granny Gayle, Greg, Emily & Sarah look at a yellow and black striped snake

Emily & Daniel on a turtle

Sarah, Emily, Daniel, Greg & Grandpa Charles enjoy the animals

Everyone enjoys the play area

Sarah & Emily were happy to get in the turtle shells for a cute picture, but Daniel was not!

After the turtle picture, the girls were ready to be all done with the pictures!  Daniel was much happier with this one.

The petting zoo had lots of goats

Everyone needed a little rest because it was pretty warm outside.  This was Greg, Sarah & Daniel's second zoo trip.  The last time they went, they had to close down because of the heat!  Thankfully, it was not that hot during our visit.

Emily rides a camel, waving to her subjects

Sarah enjoys the camel ride

Christmas Eve- December 24, 2010

Merry Christmas!

Columbia
We had a fun-filled Christmas Eve with family from all over the Eastern coast!  Our day started bright and early as we loaded up in our new car for our first road trip.  We headed to Columbia to see Granny Gayle, Grandpa Charles, and Nana B.  While we were there, we exchanged Christmas presents and had pizza. 

Sarah, Daniel, Nana B., Emily & Fritz

Children's Mass
We left Columbia shortly after lunch so we could be home in time for the girls to sing at the Children's Mass.  They also played the piano during Communion.  Emily played "Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella."  Sarah played "O, Holy Night."

Aunt Kathe's House
After Mass, we headed to Aunt Kathe's house to eat lasagna and exchange presents.  Adam and Chuck were down from Delaware, and we had a great time getting to know Chuck.  Adam and Andrea raced to find the pickle, and even after a do-over, Adam was the winner!

Chuck and Daniel

Adam and Daniel

Home Again
After a fun day out and about, we came home to put Baby Jesus in the Manger, put out cookies for Santa (and candy corn out for his reindeer), hang stockings, and watch It's a Wonderful Life.

Nana B., Granny Gayle & Grandpa Charles- May 30, 2010

We headed to see Nana B., Granny Gayle and Grandpa Charles on Sunday, May 30th.  We celebrated Greg's birthday with a delicious ice cream cake!