December 29, 2007
Yesterday, Daddy complained about a strong smell in the air when he went out to get me milk. Mommy just said that it was probably a typical "Chemical Valley" smell. This morning the odor and the chemical leak that caused it was on the front page of the paper. Mommy admitted to Daddy that it had probably been a very strong smell. I guess that is what it is like to live near Charleston WV.
Anyways, today Mommy and Daddy packed the car. We went to GrandMom and Pops house again and packed up more things there and then we said good bye. I'll miss my grandparents!
We then drove to Carlisle, PA. Once again I fell asleep so I missed all of of I-79 in WV. Mommy had fun playing with the GPS system that Daddy got her for Christmas. When I was awake we did listen to some of my favorite music including the Car song by Justin Roberts and the Shirt Song by David Grover.
When we got to Carlisle Mommy had been named "Guest of the Day" again at the Hotel Carlisle! That is very lucky. Since there was still a little daylight left Mommy took me out to the yard to walk around and run in. I had fun since I had been in the car seat most of the day. We also used the webcam to call GrandMom and Pops to tell them we had arrived safely.
For dinner we went to Bob Evans restaurant. I was better behaved tonight than I had been last night. Then it was back to the hotel where I got to play some with Mommy, Daddy and my push toy.
Tomorrow we will be home!
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Christmas Day 8
December 28, 2007
Today was a really yucky, rainy day! I spent most of the day in somebody's lap at GrandMom and Pops's house because I was afraid of Sydney (Aunt Martha's dog). We also opened up the last of my Christmas presents. I got a neat rain slicker from GrandMom and Pops. Daddy also got a photo frame that had been made by my Uncle Christopher. You can read more about that in his blog. I also took a long nap. Mommy thinks my teeth might finally be coming in, but I've been working on them for a long time (several months) so she is not going to get excited yet.
We did go to downtown Charleston tonight to eat at the Whitewater Grill at the Marriot. I was very restless with dinner so Mommy and Daddy took turns walking outside with me.
After dinner Mommy, Daddy, Pops and I went across the street to the mall, Charleston Town Center. I got to walk around. My favorite part was the toy school bus that I got to drive. You will have to look at my Pops's blog for a picture.
We then went back to the hotel and went to bed.
Today was a really yucky, rainy day! I spent most of the day in somebody's lap at GrandMom and Pops's house because I was afraid of Sydney (Aunt Martha's dog). We also opened up the last of my Christmas presents. I got a neat rain slicker from GrandMom and Pops. Daddy also got a photo frame that had been made by my Uncle Christopher. You can read more about that in his blog. I also took a long nap. Mommy thinks my teeth might finally be coming in, but I've been working on them for a long time (several months) so she is not going to get excited yet.
We did go to downtown Charleston tonight to eat at the Whitewater Grill at the Marriot. I was very restless with dinner so Mommy and Daddy took turns walking outside with me.
After dinner Mommy, Daddy, Pops and I went across the street to the mall, Charleston Town Center. I got to walk around. My favorite part was the toy school bus that I got to drive. You will have to look at my Pops's blog for a picture.
We then went back to the hotel and went to bed.
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Christmas 2007 Day 7
December 27, 2007
I'm really liking this Christmas thing! I opened more gifts today and there are still more for me to open tomorrow.
Last night I didn't sleep well so I actually slept late this morning. After we got to GrandMom and Pops's house I played awhile with my new toys. I started getting restless so Mommy and Daddy went to our car and got my FAVORITE toy--my push toy. I enjoyed racing it around the house.
After my nap I helped Daddy for a little bit while he was making GrandMom's laptop work better. Then I went on a little walk with Mommy and GrandMom. The plan had been for me to meet some of the neighbors, but nobody was home. So instead I helped GrandMom sweep the front walk. Then my Aunt Martha and her dog Sydney drove in from Pittsburgh. I like Aunt Martha a lot, but I can't decide how I feel about Sydney. All five of us went on a walk around the neighborhood while I was able to warm up to Sydney. (at least tolerate being within 5 feet of him).
We went back to have Shepherd's Pie for dinner. I didn't like having Sydney so close to me so I sat on Daddy's lap. After dinner I did become more comfortable with Sydney and I actually touched him a few times.
Then we got to open more gifts. Aunt Martha made me a stuffed turtle. Uncle Chris got me a Thomas the Train Lego set. I also got a book from Aunt Martha and Uncle Chris about the animals in the Southwest that they got on their trip to New Mexico. When I opened it I said, "It's a book." Everyone was really excited about my first sentence.
I then opened presents from my Godmother, Chris's mommy and his daddy. They got me a savings bond. Aunt Melissa (Chris's sister) got me a BIG front loader truck. I was so excited to get another truck!
There were more presents for me but Mommy and Daddy said that I have to wait until tomorrow.
I'm really liking this Christmas thing! I opened more gifts today and there are still more for me to open tomorrow.
Last night I didn't sleep well so I actually slept late this morning. After we got to GrandMom and Pops's house I played awhile with my new toys. I started getting restless so Mommy and Daddy went to our car and got my FAVORITE toy--my push toy. I enjoyed racing it around the house.
After my nap I helped Daddy for a little bit while he was making GrandMom's laptop work better. Then I went on a little walk with Mommy and GrandMom. The plan had been for me to meet some of the neighbors, but nobody was home. So instead I helped GrandMom sweep the front walk. Then my Aunt Martha and her dog Sydney drove in from Pittsburgh. I like Aunt Martha a lot, but I can't decide how I feel about Sydney. All five of us went on a walk around the neighborhood while I was able to warm up to Sydney. (at least tolerate being within 5 feet of him).
We went back to have Shepherd's Pie for dinner. I didn't like having Sydney so close to me so I sat on Daddy's lap. After dinner I did become more comfortable with Sydney and I actually touched him a few times.
Then we got to open more gifts. Aunt Martha made me a stuffed turtle. Uncle Chris got me a Thomas the Train Lego set. I also got a book from Aunt Martha and Uncle Chris about the animals in the Southwest that they got on their trip to New Mexico. When I opened it I said, "It's a book." Everyone was really excited about my first sentence.
I then opened presents from my Godmother, Chris's mommy and his daddy. They got me a savings bond. Aunt Melissa (Chris's sister) got me a BIG front loader truck. I was so excited to get another truck!
There were more presents for me but Mommy and Daddy said that I have to wait until tomorrow.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Christmas 2007 - Day 6
December 26, 2007
I had another fun day today.
We went to GrandMom and Pops House and I got to play with my yellow truck again. Daddy then helped Pops move a big piece of furniture into the truck and they went to Goodwill. I stayed home and helped Mommy and GrandMom in the kitchen. Mommy put an apron on me and I helped GrandMom make sugar cookies. I enjoyed rolling the dough, cutting out shapes and of course shaking colored sprinkles on top.
I had another fun day today.
We went to GrandMom and Pops House and I got to play with my yellow truck again. Daddy then helped Pops move a big piece of furniture into the truck and they went to Goodwill. I stayed home and helped Mommy and GrandMom in the kitchen. Mommy put an apron on me and I helped GrandMom make sugar cookies. I enjoyed rolling the dough, cutting out shapes and of course shaking colored sprinkles on top.
During my nap my Pops set up his own blog since he was impressed with mine. After my nap and snack I went outside with Pops to feed the birds. Then GrandMom, Mommy and I went to the back yard where we played with bubbles. Because it was so cold the bubbles actually didn't pop right away when they landed. We then went on another walk around the neighborhood. I met one of GrandMom's neighbors who had never seen a stroller bubble before, so of course I demonstrated how the bubble works.
After dinner we opened some more of the packages under the tree. I got a construction puzzle and two books from GrandMom and Pops. My cousin Tiffany and her son Aiden got me a special bag!
Tomorrow we are going to see Aunt Martha.
Christmas 2007 - Day 5
December 25, 2007
Merry Christmas!
I had an exciting day! We went to GrandMom and Pop's house where we had some pancakes, then we got to look at the tree which had a lot of presents. Santa brought me a yellow truck to play with! I am having a lot of fun with it. He also brought me an Elmo to play and hug. I also got some nesting boxes for stacking. There are a bunch of other boxes under the tree that Mommy and Daddy say are for me but I was too excited today to open them up! Maybe tomorrow and the next day!
I took an early nap today because of all of the excitement of my new toys and then I went for a walk this afternoon with Mommy, Daddy, and GrandMom. A lot of the neighbors have big snowman, Santa Claus, and reindeer in their yards. Last night we drove around and looked at lights.
We then had a nice turkey dinner. I enjoyed the stuffing the most.
I like Christmas!
Monday, December 24, 2007
Christmas 2007 - Day 4
Today is Christmas Eve. I'm not sure exactly what that means, but everyone seems pretty excited by it.
We took a trip today to Hawk's Nest in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was a really windy road to get there. Daddy thinks that they should test cars on that road.
When we got to the top of the mountain we were in the "Grand Canyon of the East", the New River Gorge. We had a really great view of a dam and of a bridge. We saw several vultures flying. There is a picture below explaining more about Hawk's Nest and of my family. (Mommy will fix the orientation of the other photo later!)
We then had a picnic lunch. After walking around the Hawk's Nest lodge we went and played on the playground. I had a lot of fun on the swings and on the slide.
We then drove home, but we stopped at two waterfalls on the way. I enjoyed looking at all of the water!
Tonight we are going to go to church for the Christmas Eve Service. I can't wait until tomorrow to play with all of the pretty paper and the boxes that are here!
Christmas 2007-Day 3
December 23, 2007
I am 20 months old today! Today was a pretty quiet day. I had a big breakfast in the hotel (they have a waffle iron!). We then went to church with my GrandMom and Pops. I sat with my Pops for about 15 minutes, then with Mommy for another 10. I then wanted to walk around so Mommy took me to the nursery where I got to play with a lot of toys. Daddy stayed and listened to the adult and children's choirs who were performing a cantata.
We then went to GrandMom and Pops's house for lunch. There are a lot of pictures of me around! After my nap I went for a walk with GrandMom and Pops and Mommy around the neighborhood.
I then played for a while with the special broom they have for me. I had a yummy dinner of lasagna! We then went back to the hotel where I went to sleep. A pretty relaxing day!
I am 20 months old today! Today was a pretty quiet day. I had a big breakfast in the hotel (they have a waffle iron!). We then went to church with my GrandMom and Pops. I sat with my Pops for about 15 minutes, then with Mommy for another 10. I then wanted to walk around so Mommy took me to the nursery where I got to play with a lot of toys. Daddy stayed and listened to the adult and children's choirs who were performing a cantata.
We then went to GrandMom and Pops's house for lunch. There are a lot of pictures of me around! After my nap I went for a walk with GrandMom and Pops and Mommy around the neighborhood.
I then played for a while with the special broom they have for me. I had a yummy dinner of lasagna! We then went back to the hotel where I went to sleep. A pretty relaxing day!
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Christmas 2007 - Day 2
December 22, 2007
This morning I woke up in Carlisle, PA. After a small breakfast we got back in the car. We drove through the farmland in Pennsylvania. I told Mommy and Daddy that cows go "Mooo". We then went into Maryland. There was a lot of traffic on the road. We were able to see a lot of license plates. Some of the states/provinces we saw were:
This morning I woke up in Carlisle, PA. After a small breakfast we got back in the car. We drove through the farmland in Pennsylvania. I told Mommy and Daddy that cows go "Mooo". We then went into Maryland. There was a lot of traffic on the road. We were able to see a lot of license plates. Some of the states/provinces we saw were:
- Pennsylvania
- West Virginia
- Maryland
- Washington DC
- Ohio
- North Carolina
- Florida
- Quebec, Canada
As we were driving through Maryland we saw less cows and more mountains. I enjoyed listening to music, reading books, and playing with my etch-a-sketch. We stopped for lunch in Cumberland, MD. After lunch Mommy drove. We went through some really bad fog. It was so hard to see outside the car. I decided to go to sleep.
I slept through it but my mommy insisted on singing "Country Roads" as we drove into West Virginia. She also made fun of the new slogan "Open for business". Mommy was able to drive 70 MPH on the roads and hills in West Virginia.
Even though it was foggy when I fell asleep I woke up as we were getting off the Interstate in Cross Lanes, WV. The sun was so bright. We checked into the hotel. I had a pack and play to sleep in here-it didn't roll as well as my crib in Carlisle. The room was a lot smaller than the room in Carlisle. After unpacking, we got back into the car.
Mommy got excited as we drove through Cross Lanes, through the second traffic light to get to GrandMom and Pops's house. I don't get the excitement over the traffic light but Mommy said that it was a big thing. I guess you have to be from here!
I was very excited to see GrandMom and Pops. They have several chairs that are just my size for me to sit in. They also have a pretty Christmas tree with lights. The best was a yellow broom they let me play with. After I ate dinner I swept the entire kitchen and dining area several times while they finished eating.
I was getting a little cranky last night, it's strange being in a new place. So we went back to the hotel and we all went to sleep early. I'll check out more of this West Virginia place tomorrow.
Christmas 2007 - December 21
All day Mommy and I have been getting ready and packing bags. Mommy says I am going on another road trip to visit my GrandMom and Pops in West Virginia. I'm not sure what that means--but I do point to Pops's picture when she says his name. I'm having a lot of fun carrying bags around the house. We also have taken several trips to the trash chute, the recycle room and the laundry room.
After Daddy came home from work we ate a little bit of dinner and then we went to the car. I sat in the car with Mommy while Daddy brought all of the bags that Mommy had been packing all week to the car. He thought we were taking too much with us but Mommy assured him that everything was important. I enjoyed sitting in the car and looking at the Christmas lights.
We then started driving. When we went through New Jersey I looked at all of the lights and the smoke from the chemical plants. Mommy told me I would see a lot more of those in West Virginia. I finally fell asleep.
When I woke up we were in Carlisle, Pennslyvania. Mommy and Daddy said we had been there before. When we went to our hotel room. Instead of getting ready for bed I wanted to play with the giant push toy the hotel staff brought in. Mommy kept calling it my crib but I had so much fun wheeling it around the room.
Finally I went to bed. It had been a long day. I wonder when we will see GrandMom and Pops.
After Daddy came home from work we ate a little bit of dinner and then we went to the car. I sat in the car with Mommy while Daddy brought all of the bags that Mommy had been packing all week to the car. He thought we were taking too much with us but Mommy assured him that everything was important. I enjoyed sitting in the car and looking at the Christmas lights.
We then started driving. When we went through New Jersey I looked at all of the lights and the smoke from the chemical plants. Mommy told me I would see a lot more of those in West Virginia. I finally fell asleep.
When I woke up we were in Carlisle, Pennslyvania. Mommy and Daddy said we had been there before. When we went to our hotel room. Instead of getting ready for bed I wanted to play with the giant push toy the hotel staff brought in. Mommy kept calling it my crib but I had so much fun wheeling it around the room.
Finally I went to bed. It had been a long day. I wonder when we will see GrandMom and Pops.
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