Sunday, September 9, 2007
We are home! Daddy promises that next time we will come home on a Saturday so that we have a day to recover before going back to school or work.
We packed everything this morning and went to have bagels with Aunt Martha and Uncle Christopher. In honor of the season opener for the Steelers I wore my new jersey. (The Steelers won by the way!) Finally we left Pittsburgh.
We had a long drive across Pennsylvania. We hit some bad traffic on I-78 so Mommy and Daddy took a detour. My exciting news from the car trip was that I mastered drinking from a straw. Mommy wasn't exactly pleased to share her Oreo sundae with me but I enjoyed it!
There was also some bad traffic at the George Washington Bridge, but we listened to the radio and took the shorter way. When we got back to the city we stopped by my friend Max's house. His mommy and daddy had bought a fresh half-gallon of milk for me.
I was really excited to come home. I saw all the toys I hadn't seen for a week and I saw my own crib. It was good to sleep in that tonight.
All in all I enjoyed my road trip. I hope you've enjoyed reading about it!
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Road Trip Day 9
Saturday, September 8, 2007
Today was so much FUN!
After breakfast, nap and lunch Aunt Martha and Uncle Christopher came to our hotel. I was going to take them to the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh. It was so much fun.
The first floor of the museum has a bunch of stuff from Mr. Roger's Neighborhood including some of the original puppets from the Neighborhood of Make Believe. Uncle Christopher and Aunt Martha spent some time with a lot of other exhibits on this floor. They made boxes, a horse and helped make a table and chairs. I'm not really certain because I wasn't there.
Instead I was on the second floor in the nursery. This is a exhibit designed for children under 2. There was so much in this room. I only tried a few things. I spent a lot of time with the pegboard table and the lighted pegs that go into the wall (think a giant light-bright). I also enjoyed the see-saw. As I went on the see-saw bubbles formed in the glass wall. I also played some with the sand table. I finally got a turn with a push toy and I enjoyed walking and pushing it on a variety of surfaces (carpet, bumps, tiles, a hill, etc.) I had so much fun!
Then we went upstairs to the Waterplay room. This was a giant room with a huge vat of water. I found a toy sail and splashed it in the water. Uncle Christopher showed me how he could put a bunch of pipes together to make a fountain. Despite his effort I was more impressed with the sail. Mommy had learned a couple of days ago to always have a spare dry outfit for me in the diaper bag.
I had so much fun at the museum. I will go every time I go to Pittsburgh.
After the museum we headed to Aunt Martha and Uncle Christopher's house where I had a dinner of peaches and spinach balls. Then I sat with my Daddy in the hammock in the backyard. It was a lot of fun, a lot like a giant swing. Mommy then blew some bubbles for me. Aunt Martha played with me as well.
At this point I was exhausted with such an overstimulating day. So Mommy and Daddy took me back to the hotel when I went straight to bed.
Tomorrow we drive back to New York.
Today was so much FUN!
After breakfast, nap and lunch Aunt Martha and Uncle Christopher came to our hotel. I was going to take them to the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh. It was so much fun.
The first floor of the museum has a bunch of stuff from Mr. Roger's Neighborhood including some of the original puppets from the Neighborhood of Make Believe. Uncle Christopher and Aunt Martha spent some time with a lot of other exhibits on this floor. They made boxes, a horse and helped make a table and chairs. I'm not really certain because I wasn't there.
Instead I was on the second floor in the nursery. This is a exhibit designed for children under 2. There was so much in this room. I only tried a few things. I spent a lot of time with the pegboard table and the lighted pegs that go into the wall (think a giant light-bright). I also enjoyed the see-saw. As I went on the see-saw bubbles formed in the glass wall. I also played some with the sand table. I finally got a turn with a push toy and I enjoyed walking and pushing it on a variety of surfaces (carpet, bumps, tiles, a hill, etc.) I had so much fun!
Then we went upstairs to the Waterplay room. This was a giant room with a huge vat of water. I found a toy sail and splashed it in the water. Uncle Christopher showed me how he could put a bunch of pipes together to make a fountain. Despite his effort I was more impressed with the sail. Mommy had learned a couple of days ago to always have a spare dry outfit for me in the diaper bag.
I had so much fun at the museum. I will go every time I go to Pittsburgh.
After the museum we headed to Aunt Martha and Uncle Christopher's house where I had a dinner of peaches and spinach balls. Then I sat with my Daddy in the hammock in the backyard. It was a lot of fun, a lot like a giant swing. Mommy then blew some bubbles for me. Aunt Martha played with me as well.
At this point I was exhausted with such an overstimulating day. So Mommy and Daddy took me back to the hotel when I went straight to bed.
Tomorrow we drive back to New York.
Saturday, September 8, 2007
Road Trip Day 8
Friday, September 7, 2007
Today was my first full day in Pittsburgh. After a breakfast in the hotel restaurant I took a nap. Aunt Martha then came over to our hotel. Aunt Martha was wearing a skirt Uncle Chris made. You can read more about that in his blog.
We got my stroller and took a walk into downtown Pittsburgh. I had a veggie dog at Franktuary. (It's a hot dog store in the basement of a church). One of Aunt Martha's college friends, Brad Yoder, was performing. I enjoyed watching him play the guitar.
We then walked to Uncle Christopher's office at the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. His office is in the process of moving. The building we went to is one of the oldest office buildings in Pittsburgh. You can see a picture down below.
My favorite part of the day was when we went to the fountains in front of the PPG building. I had a lot of fun putting my hand in the fountain and splashing. This time it was Mommy's shoes that got wet. Uncle Christopher joined me in splashing.
Mommy then had a little adventure at the bank with her debit card---but I had fun watching the pigeons with Daddy. We then went to Macy's where Daddy bought some clothing. Aunt Martha and Uncle Christopher went to a store and got me a Troy Polamalu jersey. (He's a safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers.)
After all this I was pooped so Daddy and I went back to the hotel. Mommy went with Uncle Christopher and Aunt Martha to an event for the Nine Mile Run Watershed Association. Aunt Martha serves on the board.
Tomorrow I am taking Aunt Martha and Uncle Christopher to a children's museum. I can't wait!
Today was my first full day in Pittsburgh. After a breakfast in the hotel restaurant I took a nap. Aunt Martha then came over to our hotel. Aunt Martha was wearing a skirt Uncle Chris made. You can read more about that in his blog.
We got my stroller and took a walk into downtown Pittsburgh. I had a veggie dog at Franktuary. (It's a hot dog store in the basement of a church). One of Aunt Martha's college friends, Brad Yoder, was performing. I enjoyed watching him play the guitar.
We then walked to Uncle Christopher's office at the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. His office is in the process of moving. The building we went to is one of the oldest office buildings in Pittsburgh. You can see a picture down below.
My favorite part of the day was when we went to the fountains in front of the PPG building. I had a lot of fun putting my hand in the fountain and splashing. This time it was Mommy's shoes that got wet. Uncle Christopher joined me in splashing.
Mommy then had a little adventure at the bank with her debit card---but I had fun watching the pigeons with Daddy. We then went to Macy's where Daddy bought some clothing. Aunt Martha and Uncle Christopher went to a store and got me a Troy Polamalu jersey. (He's a safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers.)
After all this I was pooped so Daddy and I went back to the hotel. Mommy went with Uncle Christopher and Aunt Martha to an event for the Nine Mile Run Watershed Association. Aunt Martha serves on the board.
Tomorrow I am taking Aunt Martha and Uncle Christopher to a children's museum. I can't wait!
Road Trip-Day 7
Thursday, September 6
Today was another long day in the car. We left Ypsilanti, MI in the morning and drove to Ohio. See a picture of me saying goodbye to Uncle Max. We went through Bowling Green where Uncle Christopher and Aunt Martha lived a few years ago. Then we went to Kenyon College in Gambier where Mommy went to college. It was her first trip back since she graduated 12 years ago. We walked around campus and took several pictures. (see below). We also went to the bookstore where Daddy bought Mommy and me some Kenyon gear. We had lunch at the Gambier Deli.
We then drove through West Virginia to Pennsylvania. Mommy insisted on singing "Country Roads" as we crossed over the bridge to Wheeling, WV.
That afternoon we arrived in Pittsburgh. Uncle Christopher met us at the hotel and we drove to his house in Highland Park. Aunt Martha had cooked a nice pasta dish and corn on the cob for us. I fell asleep on the trip back to the hotel. I can't wait until tomorrow to see more of Pittsburgh.
Road Trip - Day 6
Wednesday, September 5
Today was another quiet day. Mommy and Daddy did some laundry. We took a walk outside and I got to see my shadow. I also did my favorite activity, climbing the stairs.
Today was another quiet day. Mommy and Daddy did some laundry. We took a walk outside and I got to see my shadow. I also did my favorite activity, climbing the stairs.
In the afternoon we were going to go on a drive with Uncle Max so he could show us the sites. First I took a nap, then Daddy took a nap. By the time Daddy and I woke up Uncle Max was taking a nap. Eventually we left. Uncle Max took us to Detroit. We got to see Grosse Point. We also saw Wayne State University where Cousin Arvin and Cousin Leslie are going to school.
Then we went to Ann Arbor. Daddy and Mommy couldn't believe how big University of Michigan was. The hospital complex was huge. Aunt Jem works at the hospital in the pharmacy. We also saw Concordia College where Uncle Max is a student.
We got home late and I was very tired.
Tomorrow we leave for Pittsburgh but Mommy has a special detour planned.
Then we went to Ann Arbor. Daddy and Mommy couldn't believe how big University of Michigan was. The hospital complex was huge. Aunt Jem works at the hospital in the pharmacy. We also saw Concordia College where Uncle Max is a student.
We got home late and I was very tired.
Tomorrow we leave for Pittsburgh but Mommy has a special detour planned.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Road Trip-Day 5
September 4, 2007
Today was a pretty quiet day. My Daddy and I went on a long walk around the neighborhood and we met some neighbors. I also spent some time with Mommy watching the construction next door. The men were doing a lot of banging and digging. Then they mixed concrete and poured it.
I took a long nap this morning while Daddy worked on fixing Aunt Jem and Uncle Max's computers. Then in the afternoon we went out. Mommy and Daddy had talked about some more sight-seeing but then they decided to take advantage of some labor day sales so we went shopping. I'm not complaining because most of the clothing they bought is for me. My favorite store was the Carter's store at the Outlet Mall because there was a Lego table and Lego for me to play with.
All in all a quiet day, but different from normal.
Have a good night!
Today was a pretty quiet day. My Daddy and I went on a long walk around the neighborhood and we met some neighbors. I also spent some time with Mommy watching the construction next door. The men were doing a lot of banging and digging. Then they mixed concrete and poured it.
I took a long nap this morning while Daddy worked on fixing Aunt Jem and Uncle Max's computers. Then in the afternoon we went out. Mommy and Daddy had talked about some more sight-seeing but then they decided to take advantage of some labor day sales so we went shopping. I'm not complaining because most of the clothing they bought is for me. My favorite store was the Carter's store at the Outlet Mall because there was a Lego table and Lego for me to play with.
All in all a quiet day, but different from normal.
Have a good night!
Monday, September 3, 2007
Road Trip - Day 4
September 3, 2007
Today we went sight-seeing. In the morning we just went to the local grocery store (a Kroger's). It took Mommy and Daddy and Cousin Arvin a long time to find everything they needed (including my favorite yogurt) but several nice people helped them out.
After my afternoon nap we went to Detroit. On our way there we went through an interesting shaped bridge. Mommy tried to take a picture later in the day. We also passed a huge Uniroyal tire. Then we got to Detroit. Even though it was closed we got to see many of the cars on display at GM World in the Renaissance Center. Uncle Max works nearby so I got to see him and play high-five with him.
We wanted to see the Detroit Jazz Festival and the riverfront. We actually spent more time walking by the water than at the jazz festival. We walked along the riverfront where we could see Canada. You could get to Canada by taking a tunnel or a really long bridge. There were some cool sprinklers/fountains. A lot of boys and girls were in swimsuits and were really enjoying them. I was able to get my hands wet (and Daddy's shoes). We walked down the riverwalk to the carousel where I went on my first ride. I was a little nervous but I will want to go again. Then we went to get some ice cream. Both Mommy and Daddy shared their ice cream with me.
My favorite part of the walk was watching all of the boats and the jet skis on the river. They made cool noises. Some of the jet ski drivers were coming around and doing tricks for everybody on the pier. They were moving too fast and were too far away for us to get a picture.
We walked back to the jazz festival and heard some of the music. We also saw some other cool fountains. We then went back to visit Uncle Max at his job. Mommy and Daddy were convinced I would fall asleep in the car on the way back to Ypsilanti but I fooled them.
Tomorrow we will do some more sight-seeing.
Today we went sight-seeing. In the morning we just went to the local grocery store (a Kroger's). It took Mommy and Daddy and Cousin Arvin a long time to find everything they needed (including my favorite yogurt) but several nice people helped them out.
After my afternoon nap we went to Detroit. On our way there we went through an interesting shaped bridge. Mommy tried to take a picture later in the day. We also passed a huge Uniroyal tire. Then we got to Detroit. Even though it was closed we got to see many of the cars on display at GM World in the Renaissance Center. Uncle Max works nearby so I got to see him and play high-five with him.
We wanted to see the Detroit Jazz Festival and the riverfront. We actually spent more time walking by the water than at the jazz festival. We walked along the riverfront where we could see Canada. You could get to Canada by taking a tunnel or a really long bridge. There were some cool sprinklers/fountains. A lot of boys and girls were in swimsuits and were really enjoying them. I was able to get my hands wet (and Daddy's shoes). We walked down the riverwalk to the carousel where I went on my first ride. I was a little nervous but I will want to go again. Then we went to get some ice cream. Both Mommy and Daddy shared their ice cream with me.
My favorite part of the walk was watching all of the boats and the jet skis on the river. They made cool noises. Some of the jet ski drivers were coming around and doing tricks for everybody on the pier. They were moving too fast and were too far away for us to get a picture.
We walked back to the jazz festival and heard some of the music. We also saw some other cool fountains. We then went back to visit Uncle Max at his job. Mommy and Daddy were convinced I would fall asleep in the car on the way back to Ypsilanti but I fooled them.
Tomorrow we will do some more sight-seeing.
Sunday, September 2, 2007
Road Trip, Day 3
September 2, 2007
I woke up at my normal time, 7:00 am this morning. I don't think Mommy and Daddy were ready to get up yet. After breakfast I played with my toys in Uncle Max and Aunt Jem's living room. Then Daddy and I went outside and practiced walking.
The rest of the day we just took it easy and relaxed. Mommy and I took a long nap. In the afternoon the three of us went on a long walk around the neighborhood. A lot of houses are being built right now. On our walk we went right next to a corn field.
I showed Aunt Jem a lot of my tricks today. Now she knows where my head is and where my nose is. Maybe tomorrow I will show her my knees. My favorite part of Aunt Jem and Uncle Max's house is the staircase. I like to climb the stairs. For some reason Mommy and Daddy insist on being behind me while I climb the stairs.
Tomorrow we are going sight-seeing.
I woke up at my normal time, 7:00 am this morning. I don't think Mommy and Daddy were ready to get up yet. After breakfast I played with my toys in Uncle Max and Aunt Jem's living room. Then Daddy and I went outside and practiced walking.
The rest of the day we just took it easy and relaxed. Mommy and I took a long nap. In the afternoon the three of us went on a long walk around the neighborhood. A lot of houses are being built right now. On our walk we went right next to a corn field.
I showed Aunt Jem a lot of my tricks today. Now she knows where my head is and where my nose is. Maybe tomorrow I will show her my knees. My favorite part of Aunt Jem and Uncle Max's house is the staircase. I like to climb the stairs. For some reason Mommy and Daddy insist on being behind me while I climb the stairs.
Tomorrow we are going sight-seeing.
Road Trip - Day 2
September 1, 2007
Wow! We drove a long distance today! Everyone (including me) slept until 9:00 am. We ate a little breakfast and then got in the car. Check out the picture of me helping Mommy pack the cooler.
Last week my Daddy turned my car seat around. I can now look out the front window and see what he and Mommy see in the car. As we drove through Pennsylvania I looked at the farm land. I read some books and sang silly songs with Mommy. We also listened to some music. We stopped near Somerset, PA for lunch.
After lunch I took a 3 hour nap in the car seat. Mommy also took a nap. We then entered Ohio. Mommy had told Daddy it would be flat, he seemed to be surprised at how flat it was. We stopped in Ohio at a nice rest stop. You can see a picture of me walking with Daddy.
While we were driving Mommy and Daddy made a list of all of the license plates that we saw.
Wow! We drove a long distance today! Everyone (including me) slept until 9:00 am. We ate a little breakfast and then got in the car. Check out the picture of me helping Mommy pack the cooler.
Last week my Daddy turned my car seat around. I can now look out the front window and see what he and Mommy see in the car. As we drove through Pennsylvania I looked at the farm land. I read some books and sang silly songs with Mommy. We also listened to some music. We stopped near Somerset, PA for lunch.
After lunch I took a 3 hour nap in the car seat. Mommy also took a nap. We then entered Ohio. Mommy had told Daddy it would be flat, he seemed to be surprised at how flat it was. We stopped in Ohio at a nice rest stop. You can see a picture of me walking with Daddy.
While we were driving Mommy and Daddy made a list of all of the license plates that we saw.
- Pennsylvania
- Missouri
- New Jersey
- Virginia
- Maryland
- New York
- Ohio
- Michigan
- Wisconsin
- West Virginia
- Georgia
- Colorado
- South Dakota
- Washington, DC
- Arizona
- Delaware
- North Carolina
- Connecticut
- Maine
- Iowa
- Tennessee
- Massachusetts
- Florida
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Alaska
- Texas
- Washington
- Oklahoma
- California
- Oregon
- and Ontario
We then went near Toledo Ohio and then into Michigan. Daddy couldn't believe that the speed limit was 70 miles an hour. It wasn't even an Interstate.
We then drove to Ypsilanti and to Aunt Jem and Uncle Max's house. They have a nice house with 4 bedrooms. Even though I was in a new place I was excited to see my booster seat/high chair and my pack and play to sleep in. I had a nice dinner of spinach balls (one of my favorite foods) and then I went to sleep.
I think I like this road trip.
My First Road Trip - Day 1
August 31, 2007
Today my mommy, daddy and I started on my first big road trip. We are going to Ypsilanti, MI to visit my Uncle Max and Aunt Jem. I haven't seen them since December. On our way back we are going to Pittsburgh, PA to visit my Aunt Martha and Uncle Christopher.
Daddy worked today so we didn't leave until late. Actually Mommy took me to the car and I fell asleep while Daddy packed the car. We then drove to Carlisle, PA. When we got to Carlisle we checked into the Hotel Carlisle. We had a nice surprise because Mommy had been picked as "Guest of the Day". She got a special certificate. The men at the front desk then made a special certificate for me making me "Guest of the Day" too.
We went to our hotel room. I was a little confused as to where I was but since it was so late I was able to fall asleep quickly. So far I don't know what to make of this road trip.
Today my mommy, daddy and I started on my first big road trip. We are going to Ypsilanti, MI to visit my Uncle Max and Aunt Jem. I haven't seen them since December. On our way back we are going to Pittsburgh, PA to visit my Aunt Martha and Uncle Christopher.
Daddy worked today so we didn't leave until late. Actually Mommy took me to the car and I fell asleep while Daddy packed the car. We then drove to Carlisle, PA. When we got to Carlisle we checked into the Hotel Carlisle. We had a nice surprise because Mommy had been picked as "Guest of the Day". She got a special certificate. The men at the front desk then made a special certificate for me making me "Guest of the Day" too.
We went to our hotel room. I was a little confused as to where I was but since it was so late I was able to fall asleep quickly. So far I don't know what to make of this road trip.
More tomorrow.
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