We're up in Pennsylvania for the wedding of friends Dave and Beata. It's been a wild trip, trying to visit family and friends in different PA cities. The trip started on a somber note, with the passing of Caroline's beloved Uncle "Moose". Uncle Moose was a hilarious, kind man, a former soldier in WWII, father to 4 equally hilarious boys with great families of their own, and husband to my dad's sister, Aunt Mary, who managed the crazy household with dignity and a straight face.
The wake was held in Delaware, so that was our first trip. We said farewell to a wonderful man, and Emily was able to meet most of her cousins from Papa Lee's side of the family...the Wettengels, the Coughlins, the Magyars, and the Rooksbys. It was great to see so much family again, in spite of the sad occasion.
Adventures in Philly
Next, it was off the Philadelphia, to spend a few hours with Dave Mecca, Kevin's best friend who is about to be married! Wife-to-be Beata was visiting Melbourne, Florida (ironic, isn't it?), so we'll see her on Sunday, their big day.
Dave met us at the Please Touch museum, a wonderful place just for kids. The museum had a water play area, an outdoor garden, barnyard, mock city bus, supermarket with mini carts and food, and more. Emily had a ball!
Here, dressed as a playing card, Emily takes tea with the March Hare and the Mad Hatter.
Playing in the barnyard area, which also had a mock cornfield with plastic ears of corn for the kids to pick.
Aren't I cute in my Elmo outfit?
Back at Dave's house, playing his mandolin.
With the Koullias Clan
Next we travelled to Reading, PA, to visit the Koullias Clan (my sister Cindy) and celebrate Uncle Ico's birthday (I got the balloons). Here I am with my crazy cousin Tony, who's 17.
Cousin Stephen, only 15 years old, is 6 feet tall and still growing!!
Playing around with Tony and Aunt Cindy.
Cousin Cassie and I were stuck together like glue throughout our entire visit.
Quiet time with Mommy.
Adventures in Scranton
In Cousin Elizabeth's swing. Cousin Elizabeth turns 2 this weekend, and Cousin Kellie will be 14. This is the next chapter in our vacation, so stay tuned!
Love,
Caroline
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No one can say that Emily doesn't live an active life, busy, busy, busy and full of fun (and attention). Wait till her sister arrives and she can teach her all the good and fun thing to do and how to keep mommy jumping.
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