Fun Weekend

Grandma, Grandpa, and Mariah are headed back home this hour after spending the night here with Gracie in Strasburg. Gracie and Mariah had a blast catching up after being apart for 3 months. We usually see my parents (and Mariah) once or twice a month, but with so much going on--we hadn't seen them since July. The girls played and giggled, and this time Mariah got to play with Gracie at Gracie's house. Mariah hasn't visited us since the week Gracie was born, and they didn't stay overnight that time. I think all had a good time.

We went to the mall yesterday. Since it rained the pumpkin patch was out. Gracie got a new coat, and we had a good time window shopping. Today, however, the rain stopped long enough to take the girls to Hill High Farm to the pumpkin patch. Gracie had a wonderful time running all over the place. We picked our own apples and picked out pumpkins. We also got to visit the animals again. A baby calf liked Mariah so much it gave her several kisses, and chewed on her shirt! Gracie liked the lambs best of all. They were her size (and very shy), but she thought they were cute. Gracie enjoyed the "horseys" too, but wasn't sure about petting them even though Grandpa held her. In addition to the apples and pumpkins, we got to try some fresh from the pit pork BBQ (my all time favorite food!). It was delicious, they used a apple-BBQ sauce that was incredible.

All in all it was a great and relaxing weekend with family. Because they have a long trip ahead of them, Grandma, Grandpa and Mariah left at 2pm. Gracie is down for a nap, and Garren is headed to Richmond to cover a gubenatorial debate. It's still cool and cloudy out, so maybe Gracie and I will bake some cookies tonight. And, I'll work on putting pictures on snapfish.

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