When Veteran's Day provided us with three-day weekend, we jumped at the chance to make a quick trip back home. Meredith enjoyed her playmat for the first time while I packed. To think, I almost forgot how much luggage a baby requires...sheesh!
Our first stop was a visit with Gigi, who is still recuperating from foot surgery. Meredith soaked up some cuddles.
And Will enjoyed the circus. This miniature bigtop has a whole cast of performers that move when the music plays. Just the kind of thing to supply endless fascination at grandma's house.
Next stop (for the gals) was the beauty parlor. Dawn has been cutting our hair for years, so it was fun to catch up with the ladies. Meredith is sure to be taking her turn in the chair pretty soon with the locks she sporting.
We spent the afternoon at the Greensboro Natural Science Center. We mainly went to check out the Titanic exhibit. Unfortunately, pictures were not allowed, but we saw some amazing artifacts recovered from the wreckage, like stacks of unbroken china and perfume in glass vials that is still potent. Each of us was given a ticket with passenger information and at the end of the exhibit you could see if you survived. I thought I was doomed as a third class passenger, but my lady and her two children survived. Aaron's second-class guy, not so much!
After the Titanic exhibit we wandered out to the zoo area. Will loved the animals... especially the tigers, and apparently the feeling was mutual. Visitors can get amazingly close and the tigers were not shy by any means. Of the brother and sister pair, the female was especially fascinated by Will and started following him right up against the glass. Seemed cool until we noticed a portion of glass boarded up because a kid had thrown a rock and broke one side of it...so, what would a 400 pound tiger be capable of?! Peace out!
Almost the whole gang observing the wolves...
and Will, excited to see the turkey that will soon become Thanksgiving dinner.
Inside, Aaron and I demonstrated what stellar parents we are. ;)
As we were leaving we looked around at the new construction they are doing as they expand the museum. Aaron and I started reminiscing about our first kiss 12 years ago that had been on a park bench where we estimated this new parking lot now stands...hence the photo. Will picking his nose makes this so romantic right?!
But wait, our estimate was a little off. There it is! Just off the end of the lot, at the edge of the trees (to the left of my shoulder). Kinda glad it wasn't paved over!
The next day we began with hotcakes at Nana and Papa's. Meredith was a fan.
Then, Meredith met Great Grandma and Grandpa for the first time, while we celebrated Grandpa Kiser.
It was a good way to bring our fun weekend to an end, wishing happy birthday to a great man!
Our first stop was a visit with Gigi, who is still recuperating from foot surgery. Meredith soaked up some cuddles.
And Will enjoyed the circus. This miniature bigtop has a whole cast of performers that move when the music plays. Just the kind of thing to supply endless fascination at grandma's house.
Next stop (for the gals) was the beauty parlor. Dawn has been cutting our hair for years, so it was fun to catch up with the ladies. Meredith is sure to be taking her turn in the chair pretty soon with the locks she sporting.
We spent the afternoon at the Greensboro Natural Science Center. We mainly went to check out the Titanic exhibit. Unfortunately, pictures were not allowed, but we saw some amazing artifacts recovered from the wreckage, like stacks of unbroken china and perfume in glass vials that is still potent. Each of us was given a ticket with passenger information and at the end of the exhibit you could see if you survived. I thought I was doomed as a third class passenger, but my lady and her two children survived. Aaron's second-class guy, not so much!
After the Titanic exhibit we wandered out to the zoo area. Will loved the animals... especially the tigers, and apparently the feeling was mutual. Visitors can get amazingly close and the tigers were not shy by any means. Of the brother and sister pair, the female was especially fascinated by Will and started following him right up against the glass. Seemed cool until we noticed a portion of glass boarded up because a kid had thrown a rock and broke one side of it...so, what would a 400 pound tiger be capable of?! Peace out!
Almost the whole gang observing the wolves...
and Will, excited to see the turkey that will soon become Thanksgiving dinner.
Inside, Aaron and I demonstrated what stellar parents we are. ;)
As we were leaving we looked around at the new construction they are doing as they expand the museum. Aaron and I started reminiscing about our first kiss 12 years ago that had been on a park bench where we estimated this new parking lot now stands...hence the photo. Will picking his nose makes this so romantic right?!
But wait, our estimate was a little off. There it is! Just off the end of the lot, at the edge of the trees (to the left of my shoulder). Kinda glad it wasn't paved over!
The next day we began with hotcakes at Nana and Papa's. Meredith was a fan.
Then, Meredith met Great Grandma and Grandpa for the first time, while we celebrated Grandpa Kiser.
It was a good way to bring our fun weekend to an end, wishing happy birthday to a great man! 
1 comment:
um, i'm totally catching up on your blog tonight. yikes. this was so fun to read... as was the thanksgiving post... man, wish we lived closer. love y'all.
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