We had visitors come from Baltimore this past weekend. Mikelle, Trent, Pierce, Brock, Jaida and Gracie all came to visit us for the weekend. It was a really nice visit. Gracie jumped off the dock over and over fetching a stick while Brock and Pierce were trying to catch fish. It was hilarious to see Gracie run down the dock and fly through the air, plunging into the Hudson River. Feliz would chase her down the dock and come to a screeching hault wondering what Gracie was doing flying off the end. It was a really nice "pal time" for Feliz and Gracie.
Courtney came to visit in the morning and then we went to her apartment. Afterwards, we all went to Forsythe Park Zoo to visit Tulip and Issac. The boys had a really good time meeting the animals and then running around the playground. Friday Night Amelia joined us for dinner and after our Shrimp Pasta dinner the boys got into the "Bronco" and took a ride with cousin Ross, zooming down River Road like a bullet! Then we went to the car show at the Frozen Rainbow to see all the old cars. We tried our favorite favored ice creams and then hung out at "The Roost."
Saturday Morning we all went to the Swim Meet to watch Ashby come in 6th place in the 100 FREE. Ashby rocked the pool in his racing suit that Coach Corey lent him to wear. Ashby took 7th in the backstroke and 11th in the IM taking off a lot of time on all three events! His relay team took off many seconds and did very well! He looked strong even after taking the summer off from swimming to do Scouting. He had not been in the pool for 4 weeks. He rippled through the rapids of the Rhinebeck waters. Mikelle and Trent took the boys to cool off, they went to the Trolley Ride and then to NY style pizza and then back here to the roost for some sprinkler fun! We sat up late catching up with all of our lives and it was good to reunite. We all look forward to the Howard Reunion in 2011.
Sunday Morning Courtney, Collin, and Amelia joined us for a delicious brunch! "Aunt Jelly" (as Brock calls me) put together a picnic lunch for the Belliston's to take to NYC for the day at Central Park, FAO Toy store, Ground Zero and the Statue of Liberty! Thanks for great memories with your beautiful family.
If ANY ONE wants to come for a visit, you better come soon! The weather was perfect and the Hudson is inviting! PARADISE!
