WEEK IN REVIEW

This has been a long week ended by the appendicitis excitement. Matt is doing well, but has restrictions until Monday. We are happy that his appendix planned its infection on Matt's week off!!

We started our vacation week off with a trip to Papa and Deb's house where the girls were dropped off for the night. The lucky parents got to go to Firework night at the Pirate game and stay in a hotel over night. We walked across the Clemente bridge directly into the "African American Heritage Night" celebrations! We didn't stick out or anything :) The weather was perfect, our seats were at first base, and the Pirates won. What more can you ask for? A foul ball right, well , Matt tried to get one, but squished me in the meantime. The guy behind me got a beer down his shirt, so I guess a little squishing isn't too bad. We got a close up view of the pierogies that run around the field, but I still wouldn't put my hand out to touch a costumed figure :)

We returned home to attend our neighbor's 3rd bday party!! Matt and I become chopped liver when they are playing with each other. Madeline actually cried when I suggested she come eat some pizza!! WOW.

We got only one day at the swim club due to the crappy, rainy weather for 5 days straight. Matt's work buddy whose job moved to Mexico was up for a visit bringing his son, Christopher. It is entertaining to watch the Spanish vs. English speaking when the kids play. They had a blast though.

We were then off to Toledo for the weekend to visit my dental school friends, Jody and Matt, (and 2 girls) and high school friend, Peg. The first stop was at the Toledo zoo. The girls really enjoyed seeing the animals and commenting on how badly the elephants stink! At Peg's house, we all got a chance to go fishing off a floating dock in their backyard. This was Matt's first catch so now maybe he will use that lure that Madeline had given him. HA!

We watched the fireworks at Matt and Jody's backyard. Perfect seats!! The girls got to use sparklers and snakes and pops and eat slushies!! Both Madeline and Meredith fell over sideways in their lawn chairs ... directly into another chair. So clumsy!

And that is the abbreviated version of what has been happening at our house. Click HERE if you want to see all the photos of the weekend including the Pirate Pierogies and mascot!