Anywho...
We just returned from a busy weekend in PA. As most of you know, we STILL haven't sold our house in Marietta. We have taken it off the market and have listed it for rent. Our property management company seems to think it will rent pretty easily, but it needed a fresh coat of paint in the living room and a water-proof seal in the basement. I got some quotes for painting... yikes - $$$$! So we decided why not make a trip and get the house-work done and visit with friends? This was my grand idea... one day doing home improvements and the remaining three chillin with the McBrides. Justin knew better but he let me dream. Friday, Jeanette watched the kids while we taped, painted trim and pretty much prepped the living room... there goes my one-day theory. Saturday, Justin painted while I put a coat of sealant in the basement. Sunday, Justin continued painting while I put a second coat of sealant in the basement. We left Monday morning feeling pretty good about what we accomplished. And, it wasn't all work (well, maybe it was for Justin) we got some other things in.
Friday night we went to dinner with my friends Jeanette and Lisa and their kids. It was fun to catch up with them, but Carson was terrible! He knows just which buttons of mine to push and it made for a stressful evening. Averie loved playing with Molly and Tyler then enjoyed a sleepover with Molly.
Saturday, Averie went swimming with Molly. Then the kids and I went to a 24th of July picnic with our old ward. It was great to see our Lancaster 2nd friends. Averie and Carson played to their little heart's content!
Sunday, the kids and I went to church. Again, Carson pushed my buttons and we spent sacrament meeting in the foyer, but he did well in nursery so I had a bit of a break. Then Sunday evening we spent some time with our friend's the Allens and later with the McBrides. At least Justin got to join us Sunday night!
I brought the camera, but didn't take many pictures (I stole the picture of Averie and Tyler from Lisa's Facebook!). Out of the whole weekend, the pictures we took were from Justin's phone on the ride home... I know, we're wierdos!
This trip was bittersweet for me. It is probably the last time we will stay in our PA house. However, next time we can focus on playing!
Averie and Tyler under the table at dinner.
Whose great idea was it to give this boy chocolate? (OK... it was me... it was a long drive and I was ready to give him anything just to keep him happy)
Averie and Sadie...
Taking a break from her movie to pose.
Justin played with the camera while we all took a nap. Glad he at least kept one eye on the road and got us home safely!
Despite the cramped quarters, Sadie had a good trip.
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