Wild West Adventures

It's been along time since I last posted a blog. I am sorry...the month of July has been a blurr. A busy yet wonderful month filled with lots of travels and activities. It is hard for me to believe that July has come and gone. I'll try to catch you up on the life and times of the West Virginia Weists in this blog.


You've already read about our camping adventure to Deep Creek Lake and about the newest member of our family - our puppy Maddie. On July 13 we headed to Pittsburgh for an overnight stay. We were up long before the sun on the 14th - checking out of our hotel and on an airport shuttle by 4am. By 5:30am we were on a plane headed to Atlanta, Georgia. And then on another airplane headed to SeaTac. Although it was hard to get up so early, it certainly was nice to arrive in Seattle before lunchtime! Our visit to Washington State was too short - we were only there for a week - but it was filled with fun times with family. Beside the typical activities such as back yard baseball and our trip to Burfoot and the Puget Sound to search for baby crabs, we also spent time visiting with family. Once again we headed down to Great Wolf Lodge. In additional to Grandmeister and Grandma Julie, we were also joined by Chris, Alyson and baby Layla. Uncle Grant and Aunt Callie also stopped by - Grant, Chris and Grandmeister went with Josh on his first few run on the Howling Tornado. Abby wasn't quite tall enough to ride the Tornado but she was tall enough for all the rest and she rode them all many times. The kids had a great time in the water park and also playing Magi. I am happy to report that both Josh and Abby achieve the rank of Master Magi during our trip. Next year I guess they'll have to spend their time slaying the dragon and on other such adventures.

While in Washington, we also got to visit with Jim, Beth and their girls: Elli, Hannah and Lilly. The kids love playing with their cousins. We also took a trip north of Seattle to visit with Thomas, Cathrina, Landon and Parker. (Josh especially likes spending time with Landon since he is the only other boy!) Grandpa Tom and Grandma Nancy joined in the fun there. Our trip home was uneventful. Once again we had a layover in Atlanta. It was good to be home after 13 1/2 hours of traveling.

We the last few weeks have been busy in a different way. The kids are back at day care. Ron and I are hard at work. We've been spending much of our time at home on our basement remodel. By this time next weekend we may have paint on the walls. The carpet should also be in by then. The kids can't wait - they'll have a fun space all their own when it's complete. (and I'll have reclaimed my upstairs as a toy free zone - or at least that is what I tell myself!)

I'll try to get back in the swing of things and post blogs more frequently. Before I know it, I'll be writing a blog about the kids' first day of school. Time sure does fly!