Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium

Last week we took a trip to the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium. At first I was disappointed in the zoo, but then we got the to aquarium. That was awesome. They even had an area to pet the sting rays. We had one major meltdown near the end, but I blame heat. Can you guess wich picture was near the meltdown time? We got through it and had a good time. 
















Favorite Things Around Town


 Dallin and I wake to Russ's work almost weekly when it is good weather. It's only about a mile and 1/2 walk. Last week when we went I gave Dallin my camera and he took pictures of all this favorite things about our town (well, at least the things we walk by). Some of the pictures he wanted to be in.

First, Dallin's favorite tree. Yes, he has a favorite tree. He liked that is it so white and SO big around. All three of us can't reach around it and touch each other.

There are quite a few old sidewalks around. Dallin calls them stone. I am not sure if that is what they are or not, but he thinks they are so cool. I think because they are so smooth.

Someone's yard ornament. I didn't know this was a favorite thing as he never talked about it before, but I guess today it was. There are a lot lawn ornaments in our town.

There are still quite a few brink roads in our town. I was told my the realtor that they are from the 1800s when the town was still young. Dallin thinks they are so cool. Russ hates to drive on them. They are loud. Our road is not one of them with brink. Our 1950 house is in the "newer" end of town. Recently they have torn up Main Street to repave the road. You can see the old bricks they have long ago paved over. 

More old sidewalk. They have to work on some water lines, so some of the sidewalk had to be torn up and concrete was poured in it's place.

A retaining wall in front of one of the old houses. Dallin always has to walk on it.

The First Presbyterian Church on Main. It really is a beautiful building with a little court yard area.

We have a Train Museum. Not too big, but in the summer you can get into the engine and ring the bell.

Sheetz, the local gas station. We love to get snacks there. They have way yummy hot chocolate.

Well, I hope you enjoyed your walk with us. You have now seen half the town. I guess you'll have to come visit to see the rest of it. :)

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Lonely Only

Dallin has never hurt for friends to hang out with until we moved. Now he plays by himself a lot. This kid is ready for school to start next year.

I believe in these pictures he is an Imperial Guard. He got tired of running around and I found him sitting at the edge of the back yard playing with the dandelions. Poor kid. 


Of course, once he realized I was taking pictures of him, he had to pose for me. 

Time for an ice cream break.