We have been busy! The Fall started off with a rainy zipline camping trip. Turns out that was Tyson’s final Scout outing, as he has decided to leave after 6 years. Lots of good memories, but it seems he’s not as “outdoorsy” as needed for this next level and also he wants to focus on middle school and his new endeavor – playing the French Horn!
At the end of September, we took a 10-day action-packed, family fun road trip. Started out in West Virginia (another new state to cross off our list!). We visited the Greenbrier Resort and took a tour of the declassified cold war bunker. It was really neat but seems a little obvious to hide the government under a building that looks like the white house! We then stopped by to see the New River Gorge Bridge – the longest steel span in the western hemisphere.
The next morning, we toured Fallingwater. Tyson, the future architect, really enjoyed seeing Frank Lloyd Wright’s work in person. After a quick night in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, we picked up Ben and headed to the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. Our rental house was right a little cove, which was great for bird watching and kayaking. We visited our usual spots in Havre de Grace and drove out to the Conowingo Dam. It was 3 relaxing days (in one spot!).
On our way back to drop off Ben, we were in a car accident! Everyone was fine and it was the other driver’s fault. All of the side air bags deployed – it was quite an experience. The police officers were so kind. They were able to help Ben (and Mom) get to where they needed to be and also sent a another officer for us and all of our stuff. Luckily it was a rental car!
After a night of decompressing, we headed for Norfolk, VA. We went to the Nauticus Maritime Museum and also toured the Naval base. The next morning, Tyson and I went to Busch Gardens to get our roller coaster fix. Then we FINALLY headed home!
October was full of birthday activities (Tyson had a sushi themed party) and Halloween activities (Tyson went to his first legit haunted houses at Six Flags).
In November Travis, his dad, and Tyson went on a guys trip to Greenville, SC. They stayed right on the river and were able to walk to all sorts of restaurants and fun (indoor putt putt, Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum…). On their final day, they toured the BMW plant.
We had a pretty quiet Thanksgiving and now it’s time to decorate the tree!
“Oh the Places You’ll Go”
Great photos as usual. So many awesome memories and cool places you guys visit. Keep the photos coming. Enjoy reading about and seeing all your adventures! Love Nana
LOVE all the photos!!!
Love the photos! So many amazing memories made..Tyson is getting so big! Love, Brittany & Izzy!