PA Wallace Mini-Reunion

We traveled to Penfield (via Pittsburgh) PA for the Memorial Day weekend to meet Zach's Great Grandma and many Great Aunts and Uncles and cousins. Below is a brief accounting of the trip. For more (way too many!) pictures, you can click on this post's title.)

Waiting (patiently) to board the plane. Zach actually did very well traveling. On the plane he napped a bit, and got antsy, but did not scream. He was grateful it was only 2.5 hrs!

We got into town late Friday night, after driving from Pittsburgh to DuBois (another 2.5 hrs!). Grandma and Grandpa met us at the hotel, we got some groceries and then crashed. The next morning we headed over to Great Grandma's for lunch. She has a beautiful, big back yard that kept Zach thoroughly entertained - large sticks, golf clubs, pinecones, and room to move and groove! That evening all of the Wallace siblings (Grandpa's generation - 6 of them!) and Great Grandma attended an annual reunion for students who graduated from a local high school. Uncle Jack was the master of ceremonies. We (pictured below) headed to Luigi's, a fun Italian restaurant, for dinner, then drove around town, looking for a Dairy Queen and enjoying the beautiful, old architecture of the East.

After dinner, back at the hotel, the cousins bonded before bedtime.

Sunday was the Big Day. Wallaces from near and far gathered at a shelter at Parker Dam and enjoyed a beautiful day, BBQing, swimming, paddle-boating, fishing, playing all sorts of yard games and enjoying good company. There were 50+ Wallace members present.

Zach enjoyed the water until we decided he was too cold to stay in.

He LOVES trucks these days - notice it on his shirt?! He was quite the entertainer at the picnic. The water was like gravity, pulling him forever down.

On our drive back to Pittsburgh Monday morning, we drove through Punxatawney to see Phil. He was having a siesta, so unfortunately we didn't get to chat. Maybe next time.

Monday night we had dinner down at the Station Square, enjoying the skyline, fountain, music, and dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe.
We departed early Tuesday morning, and arrived home safely. Zach was a wonderful traveler coming home. We tried to "make friends early, rather than enemies later" by offering our airplane neighbors earplugs. One took us up on the offer, but gave them back after the flight, saying, "There was no need for me to have these. He was great." Still, while he did a great job traveling, I think he was easier when he really slept the whole way at 2 months old!

First Ice Cream Cone!

Wednesday, May 24th - Zach's first cone was a wonderful, sloppy experience at Belmar's Ben & Jerry's with friends Theresa and Brian and their daughter Ella. His sugar high didn't last that long, however, and by the time we turned into our driveway (10 mins), he was out cold! (Wish we'd gotten a pic of the cone...)

What's Up?

Here are the week's highlights:

Monday - Katherine and Shelly came over to show Mom pictures from Kat's trip to Australia. I did my best to make noise, throw food, and grab the projector and computer cords when possible. Mom and Dad put me to bed so they could watch Grey's Anatomy's season finale!

Tuesday - Mom and I hung out during the day, running errands. We did walk around Clement Park and play at the new playground there. I watched as Mom fed a duck family (daddy, mommy, and one baby) and a rather forward goose. The goose kept coming closer and hissing. We saw a blue heron and a pelican too!

Wednesday - Mom went to afternoon yoga while I napped.

Thursday - Shelly met us at Clement Park in the morning for an early walk. We saw dogs, had Starbucks and generally enjoyed some good conversation. Soon hopefully I'll get to meet her baby-to-be Lawson. I can't wait to show him the ropes.

Friday - I had my FIRST experience in a swimming pool!! Dad and I went in. Mom took pictures (I'll ask her to post them soon). The water was a little chilly, so after 20 mins, my chin was quivering. But it was FUN! I'll have to sign up for some swim lessons soon, so I can swim out to the raft this summer in MN. After our swim, we came home for dinner. Dad put me to bed as Mom headed out for a 9:15pm softball game. (She said they won, though she didn't hit worth a hoot.)

Saturday - I got up early, and romped around the house as Mom and Dad got ready for a day trip to the mountains. We headed to Breckenridge, getting into the car at my naptime. Unfortunately I woke halfway there, so I didn't get all the sleep I needed. I tried my best to go swimming in the Blue River, talk to dogs and a chipmunk, and eat sand. But my efforts were mostly thwarted. We had lunch (chicken fingers, fries, and a nutrigrain bar for me) at the Breckenridge Brewery, then walked Main Street and played at the park. The weather was a little chilly, so we decided to go swimming at the Silverthorne Rec Center instead of hiking. I had a great time in the kiddie pool, though I did do a face plant that made me a little timid. Mom and Dad went down the big slide, while I did laps.

Sunday - Today, we're busy cleaning and weeding and playing in the hose. It's 91 degrees - or was at last check, so the AC is on in the house. I'm slathered up with sunblock.

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Happy Mother's Day!

Playing with Anne Peyton

Anne Peyton is the sweet little one, who is 1 week younger than Zach. They had a great evening together at our house, as her parents attended a concert!

Double the Love

It may look like she's just whacked Zach to the ground, but she'd never do such a thing!
Oh, so nice to share pacifiers...(we did intercept it, Lisa!)
Looking at the kitty "gaaaat" outside

More and More and MORE Mischief!

Fun with Ella 05/11

Evolution of Dance

Take a minute (or six) of your day to dance back through time - which moves can you do???

May Day 2006

Sunny and warm, the day begged for some swimming!