West Virginia...and other stuff!

Well - in short - we had a fantastic time in West Virginia!!!!!!!!!!!

But, I'll start at the begining...

Drew, Patrick and I left early Friday morning in the middle of an ice/sleet storm and we had the fun, fun time of sitting on the plane for two hours while they de-iced it! Why we had to sit on the plane while they did that, I have no idea. Needless to say, Drew was not thrilled. We got to Atlanta just in time to make our connection to Charleston, but our luggage didn't. By the time we got there, we were all tired, hungry and cranky :(

We stayed at the Country Inn and Suites - a nice hotel with a free breakfast and indoor pool - what more can one ask for??? Oh - and free Internet! That's what one can ask for!

So - the big brother's meeting took place Friday afternoon after school...and Drew, Chris and Ben got along great from the start!! In the car, the boys entertained Drew with all the stuff n their backpacks and by the time we went to dinner, Drew was walking between the older boys holding a hand of each - it was sooo great!!!

Drew followed his brothers around all weekend - he thought they were very cool (and he's right!!). He loved playing with them and even went swimming for the first time with them - and his dad too!!

On Saturday - we drove from Charleston to Parkersburg (about an hour's drive) and Drew met Grandmother and Granddad (aka: Carol and Wayne - Patrick's parents). They loved him, he loved them...he loved Buddy the dog and the cats and Granddad's train set and the Christmas tree that they left up and all of his gifts...basically - it was a great day. We also visited Patrick's grandmother who is recovering from surgery at the rehab center (and doing well). So, Drew got to meet lots more family members and he did really great with it all.

Saturday night we went out for dinner at the restaurant where Patrick took his prom date - LOL!! Dinner was a little different than it was back then... :)

Sunday was football day!!! Patrick and the boys even found Drew a Steelers sweatshirt. They say they looked for a Browns one too and couldn't find one....HMMMMMMMM....We had lots of great food for our football party as we watched the games. Go Giants (just for Uncle Steve!!)...

Monday we packed, had lunch, dropped the boys off, and went to the airport...the flights back were easier than the ones there - Drew was able to get his own seat and he slept from Atlanta to Hartford. At the ATL airport, our gate happened to be next to this big jungle gym, slide thing and Drew had a great time playing...he was even able to play with other kids...

So - as you can see - it was a great weekend!!!!!!!!!!

I loved seeing all three boys together - it was like they were all meant to be brothers...Drew just loved them and they loved him. I can't wait until they can all spend more time together. Chris and Ben will be here in April for their spring break - yeah!!!!!!!

And now we're home...

Today Drew got his Certificate of Citizenship!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is so cool looking and means he's officially an American - he even has a letter from George Bush telling him about his responsibilities to America - LOL...obviously it's a form letter - something cool for his baby book...

OK - time to post a few pics...and catch up on sleep. Drew did not sleep well this weekend - small crib, strange room = tired mommmy and daddy!!!!