Monday, December 28, 2009

return and report





We made it back from North Carolina. The trip was very nice and we had a great visit with the grandparents and I'm very glad we did it. I'm really glad to be home, as well. Fran suggested a couple of picture blogs, and I'm glad to oblige. Today I'll do some of the general pictures, with captions...more or less.

We had sort of a white Christmas, as it had snowed the Friday before we got to North Carolina. The first picture is of the woods that surround Ron's parents' "front yard." Ron misses those trees still.

We went to the science center and aquarium where we got to actively explore a lot of science and math concepts. We also got to watch their small collection of sharks and stingrays get fed, and even touch a shark (hey, I was too busy touching to take pictures). Raine got her hair trimmed that evening, and even let the stylist use the curling iron on her for the first time!

Finally, Raine enjoyed painting this year, she started with some ornaments that Nana had gotten, then went on to Christmas creatures. Finally, she and Poppop painted piggy banks for each other.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

We understand how Ron can miss those trees. Lillian especially understands.

How cool that Raine is into painting! Will you be taking her to a paint-it-yourself ceramics place? Do you even have one of those down there?

Welcome home! Can't wait for more photos!