Delaware and such

The end of December yielded more time to play together and one more exciting trip for our family. We went to Delaware! I have a goal to visit all 50 states (certain stipulations apply as to what it means to have the state checked off my list). Well, I have visited 36 now and am on my way! On December 29th, we drove to Wilmington, Delaware and took a tour of Winterthur - the 175-room DuPont family estate. No, we did not get to see all 175 rooms (that would have taken forever!), but we got a glimpse at what Christmas was like during different time periods. We also got to play at a kids garden on the family estate. Too bad it was freezing outside, or we could have stayed all day! But, it was a good time - despite the traffic we had to endure on our way home. I am so thankful that my husband wants to help me do the things I want to do - even if we spend more time getting there and back than actually visiting the place. :) You're the best, Tys!

No, not in Delaware, but Aria is just so cute! December 27th

She finally looks like she is gaining a little weight!

Her looks keep changing on me, but I still think she looks like Reed. 

The kids listening to Grandma read "The Night Before Christmas" on a recorded book!

They listen daily - multiple times :) December 27th

Wilmington, Delaware!

On our way to the garden area

Aria was so happy to be there :)

Eve, of course, had to touch everything (which is good because it was meant to be touched)

Reed went to touch the frog as well

Inside a giant nest!

They even had kid-sized chairs

A hollowed out tree! We called it the witches' house

Inside the mansion

This tree is entirely out of dried flowers - it was stunning!

Other fun things we did at the end of  December:

Coloring on the new easel - December 30th 

Aria showing off in her Christmas hat from Grandma Rowberry

I love this video of Aria talking and just being cute! December 27th 

At Winterthur in the children's garden - so awesome!