Being the adventurous (or crazy…not sure which) gals that we are, the Little Miss and I decided that if we were going to take a roadtrip up north we might as well make it count.  So, after luring Pops (Grandpa Bob) down to Durham with promises of lots of sugary snacks and cuddles from the babe, and then coercing him to do hours of yardwork, the three of us hopped into the car (and by “hopped” I mean spent hours packing an absurd amount of stuff) and drove…

…to Annapolis…then to Philadelphia (Roadtrip! Part I)…then back to Annapolis…then to Falls Church for the day…then back to Annapolis…and then finally home to Durham.

It was quite a trip!  Compliments of the Little Lady, Pops got to remember his parenting days when a 5-hour drive turned into a 7- or 8-hour one.  You’re welcome, Pops.

Here are a few photos from our stay at the Plaxico pad on the shores of Annapolis…

No surprise, my Little Charmer had her grandparents wrapped around all ten little fingers and ten little toes in no time.

Annabelle: "So, Nena, I really think we need to discuss what kind of car we're going to buy me.
I'm thinking red. And fast."

Pops: "So Annabelle, what size diapers are you wearing now?"
Annabelle: "So Pops, what size diapers are you wearing now?"

Also while we were in Annapolis, the Little Love Bug met a very special someone, the handsome Mr. Andrew (son of my college friends, Joanne and Jeff).

My Little Hostess and Andrew had a ball playing together, showing off all of their wiggly moves,

and taking a stroll along the waterfront (and by “stroll” I mean being pushed in their luxurious strollers by their faithful servants…I mean Mamas).

It was a great visit!

Also during our trip, during our jaunt to Falls Church, we were able to visit with some of my dear friends…Kerry and her little boy, Caedmon, and Dani and her little girl, Adele.  Being an Absent-minded Mama I forgot to bring my camera to chronicle the visits, but we had a wonderful time!