Trip to Roanoke

Two weeks ago, we embarked on our first road trip as a party of 5.

We went to Roanoke to visit my brother and his sweet family.

Gran and Pop were there, too!

Here's how it went...

Trip Down There on Friday = Smooth (less than 4 hours door-to-door)

Return Travel on Sunday = Total Nightmare (over 7 hours door-to-door)

But, the middle was so very sweet! 

I love the photo below because it demonstrates the teamwork required

to survive a weekend with SIX kids age 4 and under.

Thank goodness we make a good team!

My beautiful Mom and a view of Roanoke.

Pop being goofy.

Who's surprised?

My kiddos never tire of time with Gran!

All the cousins waiting on the zoo train to arrive!

And they're off!

What could be better than a lion statue to climb over with your cousins?

 Perhaps kicking around a soccer ball?

 While we were with the family,

we celebrated Matthew's half birthday with cupcakes!

Now he can't wait until his "whole" birthday!