Halloween!

A maskless stormtrooper...

And our swashbuckler!

COSI fun

We had a lot of fun at the science center today. Little man doesn't sit  still for pictures like his sister does, but trust me. Good times were had.

Paging Dr. Trevor

You have a patient in the ER

Lauren's checkup

Dr. O'Brian said that Lauren's the tallest seven year old she's ever seen. Boom. She's also opting out of the flu mist for an actual shot. Who does that???

Trevor field trip

We went to a pumpkin patch and got to pick our own pumpkins.

The Works

Some of the Long family did not have school today, so are at The Works (www.attheworks.org). I am actually at work. Somehow this just isn't seeming fair.

Day Eight

After more driving, we spent some time in Salem, Mass, where we took very few photos. We visited the Massachusetts pirate museum, saw an awesome graveyard, saw memorials for all of the witch hangings (one of whom was named Elizabeth), and watched a video about Salem's trade port heyday (1776-1804). Onward to Maine!







(Blackbeard's pirate flag)

Day Seven

A short drive north, and we were in Boston. We took a train down to Boston Commons, where we rode the swan boats and rode the carousel. After an afternoon nap and/or swim at the pool, we met up with friends Jack and Dana, and Will and Melissa. Had a wonderful dinner at Publick House, highly recommended gourmet mac&cheese and great beer selection.

Day six

Traveled 6 hours from Eastern PA to Plymouth MA. Saw The Rock (not Dwayne Johnson). Saw the Mayflower II. Ate dinner with Patrick's fellow Stagger Matt Lincoln. Saw boats.

Days Four and Five

On Sunday after breakfast, we drove to cousin Bill Turley's house in Easton, PA. We went to a Museum, a playground, and to MusikFest, sort of a Comfest but with more polka music. The kids enjoyed playing with 3-year old Sharon, and Bill's wife Haixia was a gracious hostess. Thanks for the good times!

Day three

The Lorz Family Reunion. A great time was had by all. The highlights included a family sing-a-long, a trampoline, and a slip and slide.

Day two

So, Historical Philadelphia was a quick endeavor. We learned there was a rebellion because they taxed the bejesus out of whiskey. Obviously, people took to arms! Trevor pooped out almost immediately, because, hey, that stuff is pretty boring when you're three. So we took a little wooden purple bus to the children's museum. And I am continuing to read Game of Thrones.

Mega-vacation: day one

Today we began our epic conquest of the North Atlantic States with a journey from Columbus (6:30am) to Blackwood, NJ (just S of Philly, 4:30 pm). Obviously, we spent most of the day inside the new family truckster. Tomorrow: tour of Historic Philadelphia!

Doll at rest

The facts are: Every night of Lauren's life, until 2 nights ago, included snuggling with this doll, whose name is Doll. There are pictures of Doll at Niagra Falls. And at Disneyland. But now, she has been sitting on Lauren's computer desk for two straight nights. What does it all mean? She's growing up, but I can't help but feel this is a major thing. I am feeling melancholy about the whole situation.
Update 8/6/11: It was a false alarm, as doll has been in Lauren's arms at bedtime since. But it's coming.

Test

I just downloaded the blogger app for my new Droid. If you know the tune, sing it while you read this: Blog of the Fu-ture!