The kids and I travelled down south to visit Grandma and Grandpa, and then I headed up the road to meet Jay for the Marine Corps Ball last weekend. The kids had a great time meeting the new Granddog, Cody, and enjoyed spending Halloween with G & G while I was with Jay.
It was the first time we've left my parents at the mercy of the children, and no one seemed the worse for the wear. The kids had a great time and enjoyed going to the Fire Museum, the county fair, a movie, and trick-or-treating. Grandma helped them carve pumpkins, and as is always the case, Grandma's don't get quite as worked up over the mess left behind. My poor kids have to carve pumpkins outside at my house.
It was the first time we've left my parents at the mercy of the children, and no one seemed the worse for the wear. The kids had a great time and enjoyed going to the Fire Museum, the county fair, a movie, and trick-or-treating. Grandma helped them carve pumpkins, and as is always the case, Grandma's don't get quite as worked up over the mess left behind. My poor kids have to carve pumpkins outside at my house.
Jay and I enjoyed two lovely nights without the children, one of which was spent attending the MC Ball and staying at the Hilton for the night. Jay is now the CO of his unit, so he had the honor of cutting the Marine Corps birthday cake and serving it to the guest of honor, the oldest Marine present, and the youngest Marine present, an annual tradition carried out at Marine Birthday celebrations all over the world.
After six days of visits and running up and down the highway, my parents brought the kids back up to meet us, and on Monday we kissed Daddy goodbye and headed home. We were so blessed to have beautiful weather, gorgeous fall colors, and delightful memories of the week. Thanks again, Mom and Dad, for caring for Merrilee and Jacob and for all the fun things you did with them. They're still talking about it!
Love,
Petrie
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