Weekend in MD

Dylan and I are up in MD and enjoying the beautiful weather. We have spent most of the weekend in various playgrounds around our house. Dylan really took to climbing up the little mountain in one of them, he has no fear. Dylan and I have also been going bug hunting with his bug jar, but Dylan decided that he didn't need the jar he could see the bugs better without it. Got to enjoy a relaxing Sunday breakfast on the deck, which Dylan helped cook, before heading out for a hike. We love summer, but wish Daddy was with us more to enjoy it.

Brazil Trip

On the trip to the airport my little man was blowing me kisses, it was so sweet. Had an enjoyable and productive trip to Brazil. Spent 3 days in Rio and a couple of days in Sao Paulo. Rio is such a picturesque city, particularly when you get up onto one of the mountains. I arrived on Sunday morning so was able to get out and do some hiking. This time I only climbed part of the sugar loaf mountain and took the easy route. Saw quite a few monkeys taking in the view, fortunately no scratches from these ones. I enjoyed getting back to my boys by the end of it.

Goodbye

Well, I've got a few weeks at home (rare these days) but Michelle needed to fly down to Rio (Brazil) for the week...so, the boys have the place to ourselves (wish us luck!)

...and so it goes. We dropped her off at the airport this afternoon and miss her already. Already looking forward to her return at the end of the week.

Calls to mind a song by Michelle's favorite Aussie band, "the Waifs:"

"Jet plane, fast train, automobile

sometimes we fly on a wing

sometimes we roll on wheels

'I gotta go,' - I know how it feels

but you know it's just part of the deal.

~

Baby there's no such thing as goodbye

just an interlude on a long wild ride

if you're in my heart then you're by my side

and baby there's no such thing as goodbye"

See ya soon Aussie girl!