Maryland Vacation

Waiting for lunch at Buddy's in Annapolis

For Libby's second vacation of the summer, Mom and Dad packed up the van and drove off to the East Coast for a week of sightseeing, swimming and seafood. This trip marked Libby's longest road trip--eight hours from Cleveland to Woolford, Maryland. Her previous long was the four hour trip to Rochester to see Uncle Tony. Vacation actually began on Thursday night when Dad and Libby walked up to East Coast and met Mom for some Mint Chocolate Chip yogurt (Libby's favorite!). On Friday, everyone drove to Washington, D.C., where Grammie, Papa, and Aunt Reen were already camped out. Libby did a great job in the car, although she had lots of help from Dora the Explorer and Co.

Stuck in traffic trying to get across the Bay Bridge

After an uneventful Friday night, Libby spent the day Saturday in Annapolis, where she had Mint Chocolate Chip gelatto with Grammie, had lunch at Buddy's Crab and Ribs, and acquired her first stuffed crab of the week (red). After a hot day in Annapolis, Libby finally arrived at the beach house, where she met up with Uncle Jerry, Aunt Lauren, Claire, Corinne and Declan. From that point on, it was all craziness all the time!

The Ladies

While at the house, Libby's days consisted of swimming, playing with Claire and Corinne, watching Dora (really?!?!?!), and being completely and totally fascinated by her four-week-old cousin, Declan. Hopefully, she picked up some pointers that she'll be able to use in five weeks or so! Libby's days were so busy (and hot!) that she slept well just about every night! Along with the usual activities, Libby went into Cambridge one afternoon with Mom and Dad, and had dinner at Snappers Seafood one night with the whole fam damily.

Nothing says vacation like crabs and butterflies!

Another exciting trip was the excursion to St. Michael's with Mom, Dad and Aunt Reen. There, Libby got a hat, t-shirt, another stuffed crab (blue this time) and Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream. Anyone see a pattern? Vacation ended a little early, as Mom and Dad decided to leave Friday night so Libby could get her ears checked on Saturday. It was a long eight and a half hours dealing with rain, trucks and the PA Turnpike, but everyone was happy to be home (even if it was 2:30 a.m.!). As it turned out, Libby didn't have another ear infection. And, for the sake of symmetry, Libby and Dad walked up to East Coast on Sunday to meet Mom to officially end vacation week with--wait for it--Mint Oreo Cookie yogurt. Like Old Milwaukee, it really doesn't get any better than this!