The Saylor Girls: Our Trip To Pennsylvania

We had a great trip to Pennsylvania to visit Gramma and Grampa. Although it didn't get off to the greatest start. Luckily, April flew back here to make the drive with me and the girls. But, unluckily, the drive which would normally take about 8 1/2 hours, took us 12 due to a lot of traffic and construction. The girls were wonderful, considering the situation. But after about 9 hours in the car, Avery called up from the back seat, "Um, we have been driving around town all day. Maybe you guys better check the map because I think we are going the wrong way." But we eventually made it.

The first couple days we just relaxed and played in Gramma & Grampa's pool. It was a lot of fun! But then the weather turned on us so we had to find other things to do. We went to the playground one day. And another day we went to The Spillway where people come from miles around to feed carp. When we got there it was pouring down rain and there we were; me, Avery, Sierra, and Gramma huddled under an umbrella throwing molding bread at hundreds of huge fish, who, from the way they were attacking the bread, apparently hadn't eaten in days. It was quite a site! Avery absolutely loved it. She is still mimicking how the fish attacked the bread.

Avery hanging around at the playground

Sierra coming through the tunnel

Searching for critters at the creek

Back at the pool, in between rain showers, Gramma and Grampa inflated a huge slide they bought for the pool. And, of course, even though it was chilly and cloudy out, Avery had to test it out. What a blast! Then, Cory arrived on Wednesday to join in on the fun. And even though it was another rainy and chilly day Avery had to get in the pool with purple lips and teeth chattering to show off the slide to her daddy.

Avery testing out the BIG slide

Avery and Gramma playing chase...

Gramma Won

Sierra playing in the rocks

Avery and Aiden playing ball

Sierra in the play house

Aunt Jacey and Paul came in from Michigan. The girls had lots of fun playing with them while Mommy enjoyed watching the girls wear someone else out for a change. The rest of the week was spent playing and visiting with friends and family. Then, Gramma and Grampa had their Fourth of July picnic. It was a beautiful day and lots of people were there. Avery had lots of fun playing with Elizabeth and Ben in the pool. It was the perfect end to the week. But all good things must come to an end so we got on the road that night to try to beat the traffic. Luckily, we didn't have a repeat of the trip out and we made it home without a hitch. Now we are looking forward to our next trip to Michigan in a couple weeks!