Taking a break

We are currently on vacation. Today we had a great day at Marineland in Canada. Emerson loved the dolphins, so all of the build up we had with commercials for months was worth it.

We are doing the staycation this year. The thought of packing up two kids and leaving our house seemed like an outrageous task when neither of them would remember where we went. So we are staying put and doing things we always say we are going to do here and never have time to.

Tomorrow is the zoo. We are zoo members so we do that often, but they just opened a new rain forest exhibit today, so there is a special occasion. Friday is the Strong Museum of Play (an interactive children's museum about an hour away).

A few other updates....last weekend Joel and I went to one of his Penn State friend's weddings. It is always nice to see that whole group and we had a great time. It was also our first night away (more than 30 mins away) from the girls and we all survived. Of course they were spoiled rotten, but I suppose that is what the grandparent's are for.

We went to the Buffalo Wing Fest 2 weekends ago. There is no doubt that Emerson was born in the Buffalo city limits, she loves wings. Buffalo has a lot of festivals in the summer and this is the first time we have been to the wing fest and I have to say I was impressed on how well it was organized.

We had two pine trees cut down two weeks ago. They were on the driveway side of the house and bottom line they were ruining our cars with sap. Nothing could be done, but to cut them down. Those who are worried about the impact on our carbon footprint...we had already planted a cherry tree this spring and we intend to plant one more (non-sapping) tree in between the two we cut down.

Joel and I were finally both home all week last week, and this week of course since we are on vacation. Joel is suppose to be gone again next week, but Hurricane Ike may put a damper on those plans, since it and he are both heading to Houston.

We are looking forward to some college football on Saturday and hopefully some apple picking. We will also be starting our fall classes in a few weeks. Music Together for both of the girls and swim lessons for Emerson. Just when you think things might slow down...ha what fun would that be.

Well I better get to bed...Brynn has been having some issues sleeping through the night lately. I'm thinking it might be teeth (fever, running nose, very cranky) so I need to rest up before the zoo;)