East Coast Trip

So last week was the much anticipated trip back east to meet my nephew/godson. I had a blast. Despite the delayed flight into and out of Atlanta, I finally made it to Baltimore, although Mom, Joy and I didn't get home until about 3:30am (sorry, guys!). I slept a few hours, then went up to Grandma and Pap's for some homemade chicken pot pie and pumpkin pie for dessert. I'm not making it home for Thanksgiving, so the pumpkin pie was a welcome treat!

Late in the afternoon we headed up to J & A's house for dinner and I got to meet the little BB. What a cutie! At 7 weeks old, he is so alert and responsive it's unbelievable. You can also make him smile and laugh which is just so much fun. On Friday morning, I did a tempo run in J's neighborhood. Although it was warm for October, I love running out in the fall weather with rolling hills and leaves crunching under my feet. We spent Friday pretty much playing with the baby and getting ready for our Lehigh tailgate party on Saturday morning. We set up camp in the parking lot and pigged out. The group consisted of me, Joy, Mom, Dad, J, A, BB, and two of J and I's sorority sisters, their husbands, and kids. It was a beautiful day and Lehigh actually won, although Dad and I were very disappointed with the lack of student tailgates when we walked around. LAME! There were no shotguns, beer slides, and bag-o-wine chuggings to be seen. I got nostalgic for the good old days, although my Dad has far better stories from Lehigh in the 70's then I do. After the tailgate, Mom and Dad left and the rest of us pretty much fell asleep at J & A's house. BB and I claimed the recliner and had a nice nap! A had a boys' poker night and me, J, and Joy had a quiet evening with BB.

Sunday was another beautiful run and a brief shopping trip (with a stop at RITA'S on the way home) with BB. He was a good sport and slept the whole time. I love his blue hoodie (see above pic). In late afternoon Joy and I headed back to York for dinner with Mom and Dad. Monday was spent running and a late lunch with Grandmom Schroeder before Mom dropped me off at the airport. This visit was too short! I am so glad I got to spend a few days with the little BB and can't wait to hang out with him again at Christmas!