A Trip to the Whipples...

Last week was spring break for my work so we decided to pack our bags and head on out to Maryland to visit the sweet Whipple family. When Ammon and I were flying home after our cruise Delta airlines asked if there was anyone willing to be bumped due to the fact they over booked so we figured well we have been waiting here in the same airport for 9 hours what is 3 more hours. So I rushed up to the counter to see what the details were...Well, in my option it was definitly worth waiting another 3 hours. They gave us meal vouchers and $800 dollars in Delta Credit. We had wanted to visit the Whipples this year but because of the price of flight we were having a hard time making that happen. I have come to the conclusion that Ammon and I really do luck out on some of our trips;)

Well, Thurday morning Ammon and I woke up bright and early (3am early) to be at the airport by 5am (you know the whole 2 hours early thing). And as usual we had plenty of time to walk around and do our Bagel tradition. We had a 3 hour layover in Atlanta, we enjoy some Chick-fil-a. Yummy!! We arrived in Baltimore about 5:45pm. What a long day! Thursday night we enjoyed so yummy taco salad and visited!

Friday was a beautiful day it was about 82 degrees. I am so glad I packed those shorts at the last minute. After they girls were off to school we headed off to Mount Vernon! I hadn't been back to Mount Vernon since our 8th grade trip. Boy how things have changed! Brian and Brenda waited in line for the tour to see Washington's house while Ammon and I went and saw the other highlights. Thanks Brian and Brenda! After the tour of the house we headed over to the cafe to get something to eat. And then off to the visiters center. That is were we saw George Washington's dentures.

Saturday was another beautiful day about 86 degrees. The girls were out of school (of course, its is Saturday) so we packed up the van and headed to Philadelphia to see the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. On our way to Philadelphia we held strong to the Whipple's Road Trip Tradition and we watch a Barbie Movie! When we went to Niagara Falls we watched "12 dancing princesses" and on this trip we saw "Barbie and Rapunzel". I really think these movies are starting to grow on me!! We had a great time we had a car picnic, toured Independence Hall and were able to see the Liberty Bell.

Sunday the weather turned rainy. It rained all day. We stayed inside and took naps, played games, and chatted! At church Shaylee was so sweet and gave Ammon and I this cute picture. Ammon and I have decided to start a book of all the cute pictures our neices and nephews draw for us. It is always the highlight of our day when we see a cute letter in the mail or when they surprise us with one when we come and visit!

Thanks again Shaylee we love the drawing and its hanging up in our kitchen!!

Monday was the day we flew home...so sad...the time always flies by so fast. We didn't have a lot of time. Ammon was reading Fablehaven on the way out and finished the book so we needed to find the second book. So we did a little shopping and had lunch at the Mall. We were hoping to find a Baltimore shirt at the airport but we had no luck. We will just have to leave that for our next trip.

Thank you Whipples for letting us come and visit! We love you and can't wait to see you in July. We miss you!