WOW! What a trip... Now that we're living on the east coast, we're able to take car trips to visit my family in Pennsylvania. YAY! Bryan was still working in Louisville, so I packed up Cali and the car and embarked on a 9 hour car ride up to Pittsburgh. Bryan flew in a couple days later and we all had a great time relaxing and visiting with family. I'm extremely close to my PA family and love how well Bryan fits in with them --- he's visited with me about a dozen times now!
This was Cali's first trip to the farm...
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I bought Little Miss a booster seat for long car rides. We tested it out on this one and she absolutely LOVED it!
I have been friends with Jonathon for as long as I can remember. Our dad's were fraternity brothers back in college and our mom's were pregnant at the same time. He was born 2 months before I and my mom likes to say that we were friends in the womb! He was my first friend and he's still a very, very good friend... I consider him to be a cousin.
My cousin, Alicia, and I met our old friends Jonathon and Chuckie at the church brewery, Brew Works, in Pittsburgh for lunch
This is typical Cali, flying through the air. Alicia's dog is such a good little boy. My Cali, is a sweetie-pie, but a complete nut-case also :)
Cali cuddling with Uncle John
STEELERS TRAINING CAMP 2010Mike Tomlin heading down from the dorms to the practice field
Players coming out of the locker room and heading to practice
Steelers practice at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA
I have been to Steelers training camp several times, but I had never brought Bryan before. We all know that I am a crazed fan, so this was the day that I shared this amazing experience with my husband.
Hines Ward and Big Ben smiling for the camera... gotta love Hines' pearly whites!
My cousin, Alicia, is one of my best friends. We are 8 years apart in age, grew up on opposite sides of the country and virtually have nothing in common, yet we are the sisters that we never had and are as close as can be. I love making memories like this *with the Steelers mascot* with LouBelle.
Don't mess with this toughness!
Bryan was a trooper -- He's a Chargers fan and a good husband. I was in heaven having him there with me!
After training camp we headed back to the farm.
Cousins!
Bryan and I at my families house and infront of their gorgeous land
My cousins friend brought over her dog so that Cali could have her first play date.
Cali and Buster are both a Yorkie/Bichon Frise mix and are only 6 months apart in age.
My aunt was watching everything from the porch... Buster and Cali joined her!
My cousin's friend also brought her son over to practice baseball with Bryan.
Bryan teaching Ben, a fellow lefty, how to bunt the ball properly
Cali took a little brake to sit on the porches edge and watch her daddy play baseball
She soon joined him when he began playing by himself infront of the corn fields
My aunt and uncles lovely home. My cousin lives in the A-frame to the right of the photo. It's so fun to go there and have everyone living on the same property!
Uncle John loving the life that Bryan and I enfuse on the farm
Little Miss and I -- so proud of her 1st trip *of many* to Pennsylvania
Cali was the best co-pilot on the way home!
Funny story:
I have been friends with Jonathon for as long as I can remember. Our dad's were fraternity brothers back in college and our mom's were pregnant at the same time. He was born 2 months before I and my mom likes to say that we were friends in the womb! He was my first friend and he's still a very, very good friend... I consider him to be a cousin.
My cousin, Alicia, and I met our old friends Jonathon and Chuckie at the church brewery, Brew Works, in Pittsburgh for lunch
This is typical Cali, flying through the air. Alicia's dog is such a good little boy. My Cali, is a sweetie-pie, but a complete nut-case also :)
Cali cuddling with Uncle John
STEELERS TRAINING CAMP 2010Mike Tomlin heading down from the dorms to the practice field
Players coming out of the locker room and heading to practice
Steelers practice at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA
I have been to Steelers training camp several times, but I had never brought Bryan before. We all know that I am a crazed fan, so this was the day that I shared this amazing experience with my husband.
Hines Ward and Big Ben smiling for the camera... gotta love Hines' pearly whites!
My cousin, Alicia, is one of my best friends. We are 8 years apart in age, grew up on opposite sides of the country and virtually have nothing in common, yet we are the sisters that we never had and are as close as can be. I love making memories like this *with the Steelers mascot* with LouBelle. 
Don't mess with this toughness!
And yes, I act like a complete child everytime I'm at training camp :)
Bryan was a trooper -- He's a Chargers fan and a good husband. I was in heaven having him there with me!
After training camp we headed back to the farm.
Alicia suprised us with the most thoughtful and appropriate housewarming present...
Cousins! 
Bryan and I at my families house and infront of their gorgeous land
My cousins friend brought over her dog so that Cali could have her first play date.
How fitting is it that the dogs ran around like crazy, chasing each other around on the land, the barn and the hanging laundry.
I love the simplicity of life in Pennsylvania!
Cali and Buster are both a Yorkie/Bichon Frise mix and are only 6 months apart in age.
Isn't it wild how different they look?
My aunt was watching everything from the porch... Buster and Cali joined her! 
My cousin's friend also brought her son over to practice baseball with Bryan.
Cali had the time of her life that day!
Bryan teaching Ben, a fellow lefty, how to bunt the ball properly 
Cali took a little brake to sit on the porches edge and watch her daddy play baseball
She soon joined him when he began playing by himself infront of the corn fields 
My aunt and uncles lovely home. My cousin lives in the A-frame to the right of the photo. It's so fun to go there and have everyone living on the same property! 
Uncle John loving the life that Bryan and I enfuse on the farm
Little Miss and I -- so proud of her 1st trip *of many* to Pennsylvania 
Cali was the best co-pilot on the way home! Funny story:
I've talked to my aunt a few times on the phone this past month -- she kept asking me if I've changed now that I'm married. I assured her that I'm no more mature or settled than I was before. When I got to Pennsylvania she told me she asked my mom if I've changed. Then she asked me again in person. I keep telling her "NO... I swear.. I'm the same person Auntie!" Then I rummaged through my purse and took out a piece of Kleenex and a little spray bottle. I proceded to blow my nose and squirt my nasal spray up my nostrils... bitching about how bad my allergies were. She just looked a me, slightly smiled and said "You really haven't changed, have you?" I'm so glad that allergy nasal spray was the proof that she needed to know that I'm still the same old self-depricating Kate :)
I almost feel as though I was there with all of you after reading your interesting blog entry. Lots of fun for me to share from afar. Glad you had such a great time!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun time! I am also a California girl (LA) who has come East (NYC) and I love getting out to the country and soaking in the sun and putting my feet in the grass. It's the good ole outdoors that you don't really get in LA + NY.
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