Sisters!

As I've been globe-trotting, I keep getting reminders of the important things in life. I love my sisters - the ones I grew up with and the ones I acquired. :D I'm keeping my eyes peeled for more of my family along my trail.

Visiting the Thalman's- Charlotte

The next stop on Silas' and my road trip was my sister's place in North Carolina. One of our first outings was the beginning of October---out to the Charlotte Renaissance Faire. We dressed up for the day and had so much fun!!!!

We had to pass through Sherwood Forest to get into the faire

 aww, Mallory's cute face

my nephews: knights in shining armour 

There were a lot of performers that were so fun to see like:

this woodland harpist

 the royal family

then later the royal procession

a lady on stilts... 

who happened to be part of this acrobat troupe we watched

an Ent...

 a marionette puppy (he even jumped in our empty stroller)

a random top-hat dude with fans...on a big ball

period music- pipes and percussion 

The sword swallower was amazing!

You could pay to throw tomatoes at the guy shouting insults...we didn't try though. 

Scotty and Mallory looked so great in their costumes. 

That cute cute family!

Me and Si

 We played so hard that all three boys passed out on the short ride home.

This isn't all for the North Carolina leg of our trip. Stay tuned for even more adventures!

Visiting the Garner's- B.V.

Next leg of our journey took us to Virginia. I'm kicking myself for not getting any pictures of the breathtaking drive through the Appalachian mountains on the first weekend of October. The colors were like nothing I'd ever seen before. I'm so glad I was able to experience that! It was great visiting Zach and Taylor for a few days. The guys were instant buddies.

(how did I not get pictures of Taylor holding Si?)

 We walked around VMI for a little bit

 shot a cannon...

 "Someone has something to say"- Zach

Cadets started pouring out of the building right as we got close...

So, we were kinda in the middle of their formations...

 and we started getting nervous a little bit...

 and couldn't help but stare. HA!! 

Turns out that I'm bad at remembering to take pictures...so this is the only documented event of my visit in Buena Vista. Also done on this trip: catching up on politics, touring SVU campus, meeting friends, watching stand up comedy, eating at Jonesy's, attending institute class, and the rest of our walk around Lexington. Fun times!!

More Cute Silas

My sweet little two month old

Happy October

He did so well on our road trips so far, sleeping away most of the time.

Visiting the Newberry's- Ohio

The next stop on our travels was to my parents' place in Ohio. We did a lot while we were there, like making a cereal box robot with Benji

 Blowing bubbles (we did this several times!)

Gid kept trying to blow bubbles with the wand inside his mouth! 

 Dad turned 50, so we went out as a family to celebrate...

 then went to a successful surprise party for him!

Four generations!

The real big event was the Sullivan wedding. I can't believe all us Newberry girls are married off now. Myrah was so beautiful. Below are all the pics I was able to get with my camera, then I was so busy helping out with the reception to take more. It was beautiful and fun though!

Later that week Mally put her hair in dreds... 

Grandma Marty holding Baby Silas- cute! 

The Gid-monster 

Benjamino 

It was great fun and I wish I got more pictures, but when the Thalman fam went home, Mom to work, and Dad's back gave out things slowed dramatically. We did squeeze in a visit with aunt Mary, a walk on the Loveland bike trail, I listened to all three Hunger Games audiobooks, eating at Copper Blue Bonefish Grill, and Skyline (several times), and strolling through the cute neighborhood. We really had so much fun in Ohio.