Three FUN Filled days...In a Row!

We had three fun filled days in a row! 1. On Thursday, Papa came to visit us while he was in DC for work. So, he drove 2 1/2 hours just to come and see us for four hours! Very sweet!

Seni & Papa

Seni holding on to Papa's ears! While I was changing Seni's diaper, Matt had a brilliant idea to set Seni on top of the glass coffee table and take a picture from underneath! Poor girl....not a pleasant shot! 2. On Friday, we hit a local carnival! It was really fun! Yummy greasy food, fun games and cool rides! We didn't end up doing much but eating but the people watching was great! In this particular video...I had been scoping out this guy because he was totally dancing to disco chick music and singing all the lyrics...I loved it! So, I had to discretely get some footage....I know this is not much but is was the best sample I could get. Enjoy! While we were about to leave a huge thunder storm hit....we even had hail....weird! Anyway, by the time we got to the car we were totally wet! It was fun! Seni wet

Matt wet

Met wet! 3. On Saturday, we drove down to Maryland. We visited with a good friend of mine Carrie and her husband Dustin. They just moved to Annapolis! It was a great time! Afterward, we went to the DC/MD temple and each had a chance to go in separately while the other was watching Seni. Great quiet time! Then, we headed over to the Bryans for some fun family time!

Seni in front of the DC temple

I love this picture...she has such a great smile!

Aunt Debbie and Seneca! We love Debbie! She is such a natural with children!

The crew chowing on some Crab! Yummy!

Happy Father's Day!

This was Matt's first official big day! Happy Daddy Day, Matt! I also want to let everyone know how much we love all of our dads who are such amazing and wonderful examples of a father! We love you all! What I love about my Dad (Mesia) Unconditional love for all Never speaks ill of anyone Sensitive, emotional and has a big heart Is there to lift us up when we are down Great example of a strong work ethic not only outside of the home but also within the home Taught me we have a choice when we wake up in the morning...we can have a good day or not have a good day Able to speak openly with him..."be real" Example of excellent health...doing all we can to take care of our bodies (rock salt only!:) Taught me how to be anally clean, and organized :) My dad has taught me the value of education, work, and money! Thank you, dad! What I love about Matt's dad Sensitive Willing to go out of his way for his children Respect for women Not afraid to do what other's would consider "womanly" duties (washing dishes, etc.) Strong work ethic Service What I love about Ray (man) (My wonderful Step-Dad) Very enthusiastic Very upbeat Loves us kids Will also do anything for us Loves my mom Never says anything unkind I want to specifically say how much I love Matt and how wonderful he is as a husband and now, father! He is the best! Here is what I love about Matt: Sensitive Strong testimony and faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Strong work ethic Very loyal Smart Patient Loving, unconditional Not afraid to help out with anything Strong sense of service Loves Me! Loves Seneca! I love you!

New Jersey

This past weekend we headed up to New Jersey. Matt had a work meeting at J&J's corporate office so, we decided to make it a fun weekend. We headed up early Friday morning. I spend time with Amelia and her family while the guys attended their work meeting. We played at the pool, napped, ate, and watched Mama Mia. It was great! We stayed the night at the Allreds...Thank you! Then headed to Pleasant Point beach in New Jersey. It was a very cute place...too bad they charged you to go on the beach...very weird. We walked the boardwalk, ate again, and played games! We had a blast!! Here are some fun pictures!

Seni & Mommy on the boardwalk

Seni LOVES ears....she's holding on tight!

More ear action Yes, more...ears

Us with the Allreds

Seni at the pool in a cute yellow bathing suite with built-in floaters!

The built-in floaters are so big it's hard for her to move!

More Touring Around....

Here are some fun photos of from the top of City Hall located in downtown, Philadelphia.

I love this...she is looking at me!! sniff...sniff...

very cool shot of the city William Penn

Another shot of the city

These other shots are from our day trip to Amish Country. It was a really neat experience seeing how these people live.

SO cute...Seneca closing her eyes as the tree branches brush over her.

Dad and Seni swinging...

Here is an Amish individual doing some farming. They don't believe in the modern things of life like electricity, cars, computers, phones, etc. We learned the Mennonites have the same religious beliefs as the Amish but do drive cars, use computers, etc.

Pretty covered bridge

Andre...now here are some wheels!

This is how they do laundry!

Seneca taste testing apple butter...mmmm yummy!

Now, why would you name a city "intercourse"? weird...

Seneca eating an egg yolk...I think she likes it! :)

Why are Matt's shirts so wrinkled!

The reason why Matt's clothes are wrinkled, wet or missing buttons... He...He...!

Busted!

oh, she loves it! more...

making her way back underneath the clothes!

chewing on dad's laptop case! yummy!

The Please Touch Museum

Seneca and I went to the Please Touch Museum in downtown Philly. This is an amazing museum for children of all ages!

A crawling area that had fake flowers, wheel barrow, etc.

Fake door to practice opening along with a doorbell. Another crawling area with a pirate theme.

Seneca is obsessed with this chime!

What a cute girl!

First time on a carousel! She was a little nervous!

This is a large piano on the floor. She loved it!

The lily pads make noise.

Seneca's friend Bryn