My dad came and picked the big kids up last Thursday and drove them to Endicott, NY to have a long weekend at Aunt Holly and Uncle John's house. They did it last year, and I am surprised Holly was willing to host our children again! Nonna met them there and the whole family enjoyed skiing, bowling and playing together for a few days.

AP and cousin Timmy posing in front of the Greek Peak sign. The most fun they had was when the boys got to stay late and do some night skiing...

Margaret and cousin Lisi had fun skiing the "Magic Carpet." AP was very proud of skiing this black diamond trail... good thing he is a natural at most sports!

Meanwhile, Abby and I headed south to Fredricksburg to spend a night at Bubby's. We shopped at Jo Ann's and Macy's, painted our nails and baked noodles and tuna fish- my favorite!!

We also took Abby to "Fire House Subs" since, like her buddy Josh, she claims she wants to be a firefighter when she grows up!

We also took Abby (and her ballerina bear) to a princess party at a local dance studio... but we didn't know when we signed her up that they would not let the moms (or grandmas) stay in the room! That didn't go over well with Abby. She only lasted about 45 seconds... then watched the remainder of the classfrom the safety of the doorway! She looked so adorable... I just wish she would have joined in!