Delaware 2014

As usual, we had a ton of fun visiting with the Sanders clan in Delaware this year.   We were gone for eleven days, and so we got to spend lots of time with Poppy and Nana.  Brandon was also able to come during both weekends that we were there.  The kids just love their Uncle Brandon, so they were thrilled to see him.   We did so much while we were there that the time seemed to just fly by.  

 Barb and I usually have a girls day at the outlets, and so we continued with that this year. We found some pretty good deals and had a delicious lunch in Dewey Beach.  Later in the week Brian went golfing with his dad, Brandon, and Uncle Mike.  Brian doesn't get to golf much, so he really enjoyed this.

The boys weren't the only golfers. Brandon spent time giving the kids some basic lessons on the front lawn.  

The kids were happy to be reunited with the dogs- Bear, Penny, and Duke.  

 One morning we drove over to the Air Mobility Command Museum to see the C-5 that was recently put on display.  This is the type of plane that Poppy flew.  We were hoping to go inside, but they were having some sort of event and were a bit short-staffed, so they did not have anyone available to go to the plane with us.  Oh well- this will just give us a good excuse to go back next year.

 We were able to see some planes taking off and landing on a near-by runway.

 Some planes were already open, so the kids were able to go on those.

 The kids took a real interest in the basketball goal this year.  Poppy was on hand to give Olivia some pointers.

Did I mention that the kids just love their Uncle Brandon?

Barb arranged an early celebration for Brian's 40th  birthday.  We went to eat at a nice little restaurant that was near a park.  The weather was just perfect for sitting outside.  At the end of the meal, the waitress surprised Brian with a delicious peanut butter pie and we all sang "Happy Birthday" to him.  He was most definitely surprised.

Even though we are back now, it will probably take a good week or so to fully recuperate.  I for one am seriously going to have to hit the gym and get back in shape.  Barb's brownies are like crack- I just couldn't stay away.  We always enjoy spending time with Poppy and Nana, and we were glad to be able to do so again this year.