What a week!

First, we travelled north to Williamsport to see our friends, the Schans. They have been our best friends in Lancaster for 7 years. They lived next door and our kids played together nearly every day. We surprised Kaylie for her 6th birthday. We are happy to see that they have a wonderful house and seem to really like their new situation. We plan to go back again this summer for a longer stay.

While there, we visited Reptilans, Caleb's favorite place in the whole world. We got to pet a boa constrictor, an alligator and almost a peacock. (They are pretty fast.)

On the way back from Williamsport, we picked up Doug's Dad, Ralph, at the airport. His luggage didn't arrive until 15 hours later, but other than that we had a lovely time. He was only with us 2-1/2 days but we packed a lot in.

We fixed up the grill with new wheels and side-trays. Then we put it to good use entertaining the Groffs with perfectly seared medium-rare T-Bone steaks. We also got a chance to hang out with some old friends, Senators Dole and Santorum. (OK, they are not old friends, but they seemed to like us when they met us.)

When Shannon found out that we were going to a special dinner, she asked if she could go. Dad and I explained that this was a political fundraiser and they expected everyone to give some money. She disappeared and Dad followed her only to find her emptying out her piggy bank. That girl will do anything to make it to a party!

(I had some really cool pics to put in here but blogger failed me again. Drat! I always thought Google was perfect, but I guess nothing is.)