The Trip in Detail

It has been a little over a week since mom and Buddy left. I have been a little lonely but at least my house in back in order! I often forget what it is like to live with other people.

While my mother was here I had to work but that did not stop us from having fun in the evenings and on the weekend. The first weekend she was here we decided to go up to a farm where we were able to pick pumpkins and apples. We picked too many but I am glad because it kept my mother busy during the day while I was at work. She made many apples pies and tons of applesauce. She showed me how to make both and can the applesauce! SIDE NOTE: This past weekend I took the pumpkins to Pittsburgh and Kirsten showed me how to cook them and get the ready for pies and cookies; I will soon have FRESH pumpkin treats.

We also bulked up my non-existent 72-hour kits as well as my year supply. I have 3 72-hour kits...one for Jace, one for me, and one for the boys! I also had so much food that I decided to put it in the office closet. I have it all organized but of course haven't gotten around to posting a picture. I will one day. My mother says its definitely not a year supply of food but to me (in a small apartment) it looks like it is! SIDE NOTE: Maverick was tired of shopping at Wal-Mart by the end of the week.

We let everyone pick a restaurant to eat out at during the week. My mother picked a steak house (she loves eating meat that is still bleeding), I picked a burger place, and Maverick wanted Medieval Times because I told them there was fighting during dinner. He loved it! He hardly ate because he was intently watching the knights. He was too cute. I love that kid!! SIDE NOTE: My friend Tracey from work and her son Ivan came over for dinner one night and brought Maverick a shield and sword; he held it all through dinner but sadly the TSA people took it from him at airport security, he was not a happy camper.

We also went to the temple's visitor center, church bookstore, the national zoo, and Baltimore harbor for our last hooray before they flew out. I was so worn out and tired after that day as well as the week. I forget how much I don't do living alone. But I was so excited to have them that I made myself keep up!

Mom and buddy even cleaned their bathroom before they left. The best house guests ever! They are welcomed back any time. Thank you mom for making the trip happen and making it fun. I love you!


I mentioned my mother took more photos than necessary while she was here. I only took one! (minus the ones on my phone) It was of this cute little pygmy falcon at the zoo. I hate birds generally (they scare me) but this one looked adorable.