In order for Nathan and I to make the trip to my parents and further on to Ohio, we needed a new vehicle. My car's transmission was sticking at the most inconvenient times (while driving!), so it was time to get something more reliable.
The new 2018(L) and the old 2008(R), Buick Enclave.
It was a short visit with Oma and Opa to start, but we had some fun in Oma's Gartenhaus!
We then headed out to visit MeeMee and Poppy in Ohio. It was such a comfy ride and we had a free month trial of WiFi in the car, so Nathan was happy.
The new 2018(L) and the old 2008(R), Buick Enclave.
It was a short visit with Oma and Opa to start, but we had some fun in Oma's Gartenhaus!
We then headed out to visit MeeMee and Poppy in Ohio. It was such a comfy ride and we had a free month trial of WiFi in the car, so Nathan was happy.
After a five hour drive, we arrived in Ohio and went to a Dayton Dragons (yay Dragons!) baseball game that evening. In spite of a rain delay, we had a wonderful evening with MeeMee and Poppy!
Hey, we got on the Jumbotron while waiting for the game to start again!
A mini Kona Ice, what fun!
Memories of the last time we were there with the Gmen and cousins in July 2004. So cute!
At least Gman1's teeth match his shirt. 😉
(The little one on the end will show up later, look for her!)
The next day, we visited Carillon Historical Park.
I think we all learned a little something that day.
I wonder if it still works?
Unfortunately, this was the only stitching I found.
They're always on the road!
And we're following them, but Nathan better open his eyes while driving!
Our next adventure took us here.
Too bad DH wasn't working at this "facility"!
This is where MeeMee and Poppy spend some time volunteering. Poppy has volunteered over 5,000 hours and MeeMee over 2,000 hours, I'd say they're pretty dedicated! So if you're ever in Dayton, Ohio, it is well worth a visit and be sure to look out for them!
Here's Poppy telling Nathan about when he flew this type of plane in Vietnam.
We're so proud of Poppy and are grateful for his service.
Lucky Nathan got a cool ride home from the museum!
After some kitty snuggles, we went to COSI Center of Science and Industry for some fun.
So nice that Nathan had someone to play with, Meghan is truly a kid at heart! ♡
(Recognize her now?)
After our playful day with Meghan, we had a great dinner together with Chip joining us!
But wait, it wasn't over yet. Poppy surprised us on the way home and stopped by Young's Farm for ice cream. YUM! 🍨
Our last full day was spent at Boonshoft Museum of Discovery. Lots of cute animals and even some darn frogs! I loved the sloth, half laying down/hanging, eating dinner!
Future scientist?!
He had fun helping out.
MeeMee doesn't stitch, but she's starting to knit prayer shawls. So far it looks fantastic!
I'm not sure when we'll be able to see them again, hopefully soon, but knowing that we always have a good time together is a huge incentive!
As for stitching, I worked on my Halloween Sampler while there, and decided to use another "black" colour in addition to Blackboard and Raven. I went to the Stitching Cottage nearby and picked up Black Crow and actually used it for the crow.
Our next adventure... Oma and Opa's.
13 comments:
What a great trip Astrid. I am glad you have a safe new ride!
What a great time indeed. Thanks for sharing.
What a fun trip, Astrid, thank you so much for sharing it with us! Great stitching on your Halloween piece, too.
It looks like both you and Nathan had a wonderful trip! I do thank Poppy for his service. That was a very tough time for people in the military. Great new car!!!
Another fantastic trip Astrid. It all looked like so much fun. Glad your navigator Nathan was on board too. I would love to see that museum. I also thank Poppy for his service. I bet it was fun driving a new car on your super trip. You really got to see alot of people too. RJ@stitchingfriendsforever
Such a great and adventurous trip for you and Nathan. And those family visits surely were a real bonus. Good for you all.
What a great family trip!! The museums look great and I can see by the smiles on Nathans face he had a great time. That Davis machine is a work of art!! Love your Halloween sampler and be sure to thank your parents for all the volunteer hours and his service to our country.
Looks like a wonderful trip Astrid. Great pictures.
Linda
What a wonderful trip! I bet the sewing machine works! I love the mother-of-pearl inlays on the really old ones. The Air Force Museum is something we'd like to go to. We went to the Udvar-Hazy Center in DC and very thoroughly enjoyed it.
Looks like a fantastic trip, and the Air Force museum looks very interesting. Thanks for sharing all of your wonderful pictures x
Great new car and what a wonderful adventure had by all judging by the photos. Gosh I would like to have visited the air force museum. thank you for sharing.
Nice new wheels.
DH would have liked the airforce museum, what a great place to volunteer and pass on all the knowledge Poppy has to the younger generations.
What a great holiday adventure and isn't Natan getting tall? Label those photos or you won't be able to tell him apart from his brothers in a couple of years!
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