Last Thursday and Friday, we were privileged to spend two wonderful days in Pennsylvania with two blogger mom families.  We (the children and I) headed out to Lancaster at 4:30 a.m.  Only those who live on Long Island understand the need to beat the morning rush hour through NYC. :)  At 7 [...]]]>

Last Thursday and Friday, we were privileged to spend two wonderful days in Pennsylvania with two blogger mom families.  We (the children and I) headed out to Lancaster at 4:30 a.m.  Only those who live on Long Island understand the need to beat the morning rush hour through NYC. :)  At 7 a.m. I headed into a rest-stop and took an hour and a half nap.  This nap enabled me to revive enough to enjoy our visits.

Thursday was spent with the Quigleys of Family-Centered Life.  The children got along great.  My children discovered the joys of “Rock Band” and the day just flew by as Michele and I chatted about home-schooling, blogging, good books, food, dieting, calendars, planners, marriage, friendship, etc.  Neither of us are quiet and from my perspective, we never lacked for a mutually enjoyable subject on which to share.  (You can click on the photos to enlarge them)

Friday was spent with the Kimberlees (that’s our nickname for them) of Pondered in My Heart.  We all had a hoot.  They are just as creative and fun as they come across in their blog.  The older children spent much of the day shooting a script-less medieval themed short film, filmed and directed by Josiah of Random Interesting Stuff.  Kimberlee and I talked for hours about home-schooling, baking, books, home-schooling paperwork, portfolios, babies, etc., while the little ones (Peter, Eliza, and Kateri) enjoyed playing together in Kimberlee and Michael’s beautiful home.

Friday evening as we headed home, we said many prayers as we traveled through NYC.  My GPS (we call her “Jane”) took us through a part of the city I am unfamiliar with and we prayed many prayers as we traveled through the Holland Tunnel and Canal Street.  Jesus, the Blessed Mother, St. Michael, and our guardian angels all delivered big time!!!  We even made it home before midnight!!!

My children are already “nagging” me to make a return visit to PA to see their new friends.  Hope, Lenny, and Lily have all requested to come with me to the Family-Centered Learning Conference in July (which is where I first met these lovely families last summer).  So this year’s conference should be even more fun!!!

A big thank you to the Quigleys and the Kimberlees for their willingness to share their homes with us for a brief but uplifting visit!!!