Raleigh

We're been back in Philadelphia after spending 3 1/2 lovely weeks at my parents' house. We took very few pictures, which is weird for us, but it was only because we were packing in so many fun things that didn't accommodate a camera well. It was SO fun. Here are the highlights (not necessarily in chronological order):

Open house for Jack & Jo
Leftover food (cheesecake galore) from said open house
Staying up way too late playing Yahtzee with the fam
Long walks with Jo and Shama
Jelly Bellies and late night talks with mom
Wesley's first birthday
Playing in the backyard (it seems like such a luxury now!)
Pool party at the Gertsch's with dear friends and Jo's fun family
Ogling baby girl shoes with Julie
Lunch with Pinky and Sydney
Boating with Dave and Debbie
Coldplay concert with lots of good friends (this was fantastic; way better than I anticipated)
9th wedding anniversary (love my guy)
Pullen Park and dinner out with family
Marbles museum (twice!)
Mom's birthday celebration at Solomon's
Goodberry's and talking with Jack and Jo
2 days at the beach with Patrick and Julie and lots of Great Dalmuti
Photo shoot with Sue
Dinner with the Lees (Melissa and Allyn, how come I never knew our dads were so close?)
Movie night with Ben and Annie

There were a few outings Jim took without me, including a trip to Piedmont dragway to watch Dave Spencer race (the kids loved it), Krispy Kreme to watch doughnuts be made (they loved that too), and the Def Leppard concert with Patrick and Ben. Jim also spent many full days stripping lead paint off wood for my dad. It was wood from Thomas Jefferson's parents' house, and he's putting it down as flooring in his shed. BIG project.

I love my hometown SO much, and it was wonderful to see friends again. It's good to be back here too. Jim started school today though, so I'm on my own again! It was such a dream having him home for so long.