A New York Treat with the Grandbabies

Sarah and Wendy are scheduled to be whisked off to South Africa (by their abscounding parents) again after the first of the year in 2009, so the SugaMom and Poppy snuck in a sweet visit while the Pratt's were in New York City.

Alice Haddow loves her grandbabies (all 4 of them) and Sarah and Wendy got what they wanted in a breakfast at McDonald's.


After leaving McDonald's, we took what turned out to be a long walk to the Natural History Museum. Along the way, Sarah and Wendy encountered dogs they had to pet.

Outside of the Museum, Sarah and Wendy saw some birds they had to feed.

Once in the Museum, the DINOSAURS!

And that was just the beginning of the journey. More to follow.

Back on Bloggin'

OK, I have been AWOL for a while. I will try to keep more current. Everyone has heard that story before, but the proof will be in the pudding.

Thanksgiving was a "lean" family holiday this year -- in terms of family members being in town -- but Ashley, Alice and I joined Uncle John & Aunt Kathy for a terrific Thanksgiving Buffet at Fairfax County Club (which was a better food layout that we have seen at International CC).

The most exciting topic of discussion was how great Ash-Kash's "straight hair" looks, as opposed to the curly do.

We topped off the day by seeing "Four Christmases" which was good for a few laughs but little else.

Leaving Paradise

Okay, you can see how happy the unmarried Haddow kids are about the great vacation in Maui, but the flight is leaving and reality awaits in Provo. It is Monday night and life is good.

You can see the sadness written all over Poppy & SugarMom's faces at having to bid the kids a sad farewell -- we have to stay on Maui until Wednesday night. The Poppy is taking Mom to that favorite romantic spot in Maui -- directly from the airport -- WalMart.