The lure of the beach - Visit with the de Windts

It didn't take long to get our friends to visit at the beach. We couldn't beg them to come to PA but after a short week in NC, our friends came a calling. I can't blame them and love that we got to spend time with the de Windts, our first visitors to start the train.
The visit was also an early birthday celebration for the soon to be three year old, Miss Carrington. She loves a birthday, especially when it's hers! Thank you for the fun new gifts.
The older girls had non-stop fun together. While the younger two siblings sat back and watched the whirlwind around them.

Absolutely astounding that we got all four to look in the same direction!
The babies don't get nearly enough photos when their sisters are around. So, I'm starting this post by showing them off. They did a much better job sharing their toys than the older two.

Porchin' it for breakfast.

Carrington's princess "hopper". A perfect birthday gift for a little dare devil.

Giselle's turn

Stay off the road when these two are behind the wheel!

Halloween craft time.

Younger siblings being used as real, live baby dolls by their older sisters.

Carrington sharing her love of the beach with Giselle.

Love their little hiney's sticking out

Flying towels - Great imaginations!

Goodbye PA, Welcome Home to NC!

Our 10 month stint in PA came to an end during the middle of October. It was a move that we knew was coming as Aaron took a new position in September that would take us back to the Carolina's. But, we ultimately decided to leave on a Monday and a were out of there by Saturday. Yes, packing with Aaron on the road, two young kids, a crazy dog, and a house full of too much stuff was...NUTS! My motivation to be back at home, sitting on the beach, and back with family and friends got me through the week. Aaron had help loading the truck from two very awesome friends. Unfortunately, all our stuff would not fit into the truck and Aaron had to make a second trip to PA to load the rest and bring it home - a thirty hour trip, twenty of which were spent in the car!

One last trip to a local creamery in PA!

To say the child likes ice cream is an understatement!Mini cones, such a great size for toddlers!Headed SOUTH! Dreaming of sunny skies and sandy beaches.
A small viewing of all the boxes.

Empty Moving Truck

Stuffed full...The largest one available without needing a CDL to drive something largerWe left PA in the gray, rainy, 50 degree weather and came home to sunny, and almost 80 degrees. Baby boy stripped down pretty quickly.

Hello BEACH, WE LOVE YOU!!!!To say we are happy to be back doesn't even come close to the emotion we are feeling. Perma-grin has been on my face since we arrived home. We spent the first week just like I had hoped. With our family and friends, on the beach, back at the church we love - right where we left things a year ago. Yes, my heart is full and thankful!

Roba Family Farms - Dalton, PA

Roba Family Farms was our last family outing in PA. Carrington's preschool class took a trip there and invited family to come along. It was probably my favorite place and activity we did in PA. The farm is very large, has lots of neat activities, and plenty of fall spirit!

Carrington enjoyed feeding the animals. Normally, this isn't one of her favorite things but she was more willing to stick the ice cream cone out there and let the animals nibble.I love the "cheese" smile Grayson is putting out there. It is so his sister!Nothing runs like a Deere!Boy, oh boy did Grayson love sitting on the tractor. He had a smile on his face the entire time.Daddy test driving his future lawn mower...he wishes!!Country girl!Caught in the web

Having a snack with a couple of preschool friends

The pig races...Almost three feet tall for the almost three year old!

Boo!!

She loves this kids of stuff. The riskier the better for our little girl!Sleepy little BOO!

Our last stop at the farm. To pick out a pumpkin, of course! I brought our PA pumpkins to NC so they could warm up and get some much needed sunshine.