On my quest to explore all the major cities in North America, Toronto, Canada was the next in line. After spending a week in Detroit, Michigan with Brad, we spent a fun-filled weekend exploring downtown Toronto (crossing the bridge into Ontario, Canada). The U.S. side. The Canadian side. Driving into downtown Toronto. The famous CN Tower. Canada’s largest city square, Nathan Phillips Square, includes a 3D sign of Toronto (that flashes multiple color schemes) with New City Hall as…
It was a great Fourth of July this year having Aubrey and Brittney home again. Aubrey was a good sport and came to watch the Georgetown parade with Brad and I in the pouring rain. Brad and I being all festive in our twiner Air Force half marathon Captain America shirts. Some of my favorite things in the parade…old cars, cool cars, loud motorcycles, local farmers and their tractors, patriotic entries, and our friends kid’s floats (Brinley Clayburn and…
Brittney had the idea (forever ago) to surprise Aubrey when she came home from her mission. She decided to fly home over the 4th of July when she would have a few more days off of work. The hardest part for all of us was keeping it a secret for so long. Although Aubrey thought Brittney might come, when she never showed up, Aubrey assumed it wasn’t going to happen. The morning Brittney arrived we practically dragged Aubrey out of…
It was sure nice having Mom come and visit for Aubrey’s homecoming (I’m modeling the outfit Mom sent me for my birthday)! Eating out at Chick-fil-A! Since Brad and I don’t normally eat out, it had been a long time since Merinda got to enjoy her favorite food, and even longer since Aubrey got to enjoy her favorite fast food restaurant as well! One whole day we spent shopping with Aubrey. We decided that Aubrey was good luck…
Well, I can’t say that Merinda had the greatest time at Trek, but I can say she made a cute pioneer! Brad and I have been a Ma and Pa in two previous Treks so it was okay that we didn’t go this year, especially after hearing how much it rained! But, everyone was excited for the adventure while waiting to go, at the church parking lot. The girls looked so cute in their braids and pioneer dresses. …