Stan and I went home to Pittsburgh for a quick visit Memorial Day weekend. Because Erin had to work that weekend, we ended bringing Jaden along last minute. The plan was to leave Thursday at noon. Since it was Jaden's last day of school on Thursday afternoon, we postponed leaving until after his school party. Stan was called to the High Council and their first meeting was that Thursday night. He couldn't miss that first meeting, so we didn't get on the road until 10pm Thursday night. Never again! Long trips to Pgh must start early morning, by the time we got to Chicago at 5m, we were both exhausted! We got into Pittsburgh late Friday afternoon and stayed with Lynn and Gary. We were so happy to spend time with Gary before he left for Texas to help Justin and Claire move to Pittsburgh.
I was so excited to be able to spend time with Michele on Saturday. Michele and I worked at Shields Chiropractic many years ago. Michele is married now and has a sweet little girl named Bella. Jaden and Bella took a moment to pose at the park. Jaden and Bella played at the park while Michele and I visited. I've known Michele since she was a teenager...she has always been mature beyond her years. Stan and I were able to visit with Dave, Theresa and Autumn Shields Saturday evening.
Lynn, Mom, Lisa and Arlene enjoyed Sunday afternoon visiting and catching up! Laura was unable to make it, she wasn't feeling well that day. We missed you Laura! We ate too much as usual! I love my family so very much and can't wait till we can go back...but seriously considering flying next time. Not long after we got back from our trip, Mom fell and broke her tibia (knee) while washing her walls.
We promised Jaden we would stop at a waterpark on the way home. He was so incredibly good the whole trip and in the car. We stopped in Madison WI at a Holiday Inn, they had a really nice mini childrens waterpark. Jaden had a lot of fun!
Lynn, Mom, Lisa and Arlene enjoyed Sunday afternoon visiting and catching up! Laura was unable to make it, she wasn't feeling well that day. We missed you Laura! We ate too much as usual! I love my family so very much and can't wait till we can go back...but seriously considering flying next time. Not long after we got back from our trip, Mom fell and broke her tibia (knee) while washing her walls. 
We promised Jaden we would stop at a waterpark on the way home. He was so incredibly good the whole trip and in the car. We stopped in Madison WI at a Holiday Inn, they had a really nice mini childrens waterpark. Jaden had a lot of fun!
