It's amazing how much work can build up when you leave for two out of three weeks, especially when one is unexpected.

For months we planned to go to Pennsylvania for my brother-in-law's wedding.

Tim & Katie's Wedding

We dreaded the potential complications of traveling with our 11 month old, Dylan and knew 5 year old David would be a trooper, veteran traveller that he is.

We spent 6 days in Pennsylvania, and while we were headed to Pennsylvania, my sister's twins arrived in Texas.

Coleen and twins

lexi & logan

While on the East Coast, we attended Tim and Katie's wedding, I visited NYC with my sister-in-law,

Statue of Liberty

Statue of Liberty & NYC

 

and we rode 4 wheelers on my in-laws' farm.

David Four-Wheeling

We came home and attempted to catch up on everything that had built up while we were gone. 

Then, my sister decided we should head for Texas for Thanksgiving.  After all, it's harder for her to travel with newborn twins than for us to drive to El Paso spur of the moment.

My parents were already there, and she assured us that we should definitely be part of the twins first Thanksgiving.  My husband was game, and so, we packed up the kids and drove 14 hours to El Paso.  There are beautiful areas between here and there.

It was wonderful to see my sister, meet Lexi and Logan and get to share my sister's joy at the safe arrival of her twins.

Though it's been a lot of fun to travel the country and great to see family and meet the new additions, we're really appreciating being home, just in time for Dylan's first birthday and Christmas.

Have you had any whirlwind adventures that just came at you one after another?

 

Stay tuned for updates on the twins.

 

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2008
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Twins, my sister just found out that she is going to have twins.  I am not sure if i am excited for her or feel sorry for her, lol.
4:03am • #3
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Sounds like a grand time.  It is rare that you are able to be that spontaneous and just pick up and go.
4:37am • #4
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Wow what a bunch of travel. Im sure you feel grateful that you could do this. Thats the great part of being an agent. You are the boss!
5:14am • #5
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Tons of fun!  Christine what an exciting time for your whole family.  I'm so happy that you were able to travel with your two little ones and husband to be a part of it all.

Welcome back :-)
5:38am • #6
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I'm a little envious at your ability to travel so freely. Sounds like you had a great time catching up with family and friends. You're giving your kids some wonderful memories.

Good for you!
6:19am • #7
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That sure is a whirlwind Christine! I bet you had a lot of fun though. I love traveling myslef:)
7:10am • #8
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Amy - The Great Midwestern Trek sounds like fun but not without AC.
11:13pm • #9
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Russ - I'm not sure I have the flexibility to travel so much as I just took it.
11:19pm • #10
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Robert  - Feel excited and happy - you'll cover both spectrums that way. : 0 )
11:51pm • #11
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Carol - It was a lot of fun, and I can't remember the last time i was able to just get up and go like this.   Laptops and cell phones are great tools.
11:52pm • #12
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Laura - There are definitely advantages to being your own boss.
11:53pm • #13
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Kris - We've all been enjoying our new additions.

 
11:54pm • #14
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Richard - I'd say just do it.  You'll always have a reason why you can't.  Believe me, I know.
11:56pm • #15
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Bill - It was definitely a whirlwind, but we had a great time.
11:57pm • #16
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06
2008

Sounds like even though it could be hectic at times, everybody had fun.Puppy

10:44am • #17
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Jeanette - You're right.  It was hectic, and we had fun.
7:11pm • #18
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At 11 months my son was a dream to travel with.......he couldn't walk then. Now at 2 he wears me out. Enjoy it ALL while you can.
8:44pm • #19
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2008
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Ellie - Two years is a tough age.  They can be very independent and strong-headed without any real ability to reason.  It gets better.  Dylan's biggest problem was he didn't want to be confined to a car seat for hours on end.
9:34pm • #20
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2008
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Christine, Sounds like you've been busy! Time well spent, though, as you spend time with family. Thanks for sharing the photos and your family with us.
12:40pm • #21
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Gary - We were busy . . . building memories and having a great time.
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