Sunday, October 11, 2009

Welcome to our Yurt!

We went "camping" in Virginia last week. We had a great time in our Yurt!!




This the "grilling deck".




Here is the "reading deck". Which didn't get to enjoy with Allison running around, and testing the all safety aspects of the deck! 



Let's head inside! Here is Allison testing out the couch.



Our kitchen!! I explained to Allison that all 'tents' should be equipped with matching stainless steel appliances.  



The "out house". Another of my favorite features, showers with hot water!



Jim and I practiced "roughing it" by not turning on the the flat screen in the evenings. It was strictly back to nature for us!



Allison's room- the fake tree really brought the outdoors in for her!



That was our yurt for the week. When weren't enjoying hanging out on the deck. We were walking all around the "camp ground".


Allison and Daddy on the one of the play grounds. This was Allison's favorite slide at the resort. She asked for the "side" every morning.



Allison sized rocking chairs were a big hit.



Headed to the lake to "honk-honk" at the geese. It was really windy, as you can see. I pushed my glassed up on my head. So, Allison had to do the same. 



Allison's first pony ride!! Mommy was very excited! Allison was an old pro! She didn't mind the helmet, and wasn't afraid of the horse!



I hope this is only the first of many horse adventures we'll have together! 
They had so many animals around the barn-chickens, roosters, ducks, peacocks, goats, cats, and several breeds of horses! We started each morning with a walk to the barn. I really miss being around animals (and grass)! This was such a great experience for our city girl. 



Lastly, the awesome pool deck! I thought it looked much better in person. For some reason the pictures don't do it justice!! They had 3 pools, and 2 huge spa tubs. Plus, a great splash fountain for the little kids! We never made it to the pool, maybe next time! 



So, that was our week of "camping" in VA! 

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Cousins.....

Allison was able to spend time with all of her cousins this summer. This post is LONG over due. But I figure better late than never. Also, I'd like to share some photos before the Holidays are here!!

Aunt Leah brought Camille and Eddison to visit us all the way from Florida! Uncle Joe was deployed to Iraq for seven months. Leah was brave enough to load the minivan and kids onto the autotrain to travel to the North East for a world wind visit with friends, family and all the grandparents!!

Allison got to meet Cousin Eddie for the first time! He is a Very happy little guy. I think the only time he was upset was when Allison or big sister Camille bumped into him. He was really fun to have around!
Allison and Camille played with the bubble machine in the front yard. They had fun until a cloud of mosquitoes almost carried them away (the kids, not the bubbles).
The girls heading to Lincoln Park for some fun in the sun! They had a great time climbing, rocking, sliding and jumping around!
Connor hits a homer!! We spent time with cousin Connor on the 4th of July. He impressed us with his baseball hitting skills!
Here he is taking a rest brake to pose for some pictures...
Then back to baseball. Watch out-looks Allison is next to bat!

It was so great to spend time with everyone this summer!! Hopefully, we will all be together again soon.