Trip || BEFORE THE AUNTS WENT HOME

After the first week was over, we only had eight days before Marissa and Marita had to go home. And we still thought we were going home with them. Or I told myself I was, even though I really couldn't imagine leaving that day. *winks*

"stole" some tea from Tyrel (... it's not really stealing when you had permission, but...)

I BOUGHT THE GREATEST SHOWMAN SOUNDTRACK... but wait. you already knew that *winks* 

tried Shortstop Coffee, because Felicity says it's amazing... I wouldn't say "amazing", but it's still good 

when Tyrel actually comes to Felicity's for supper... you have to document it *winks* 

playing Skip-Bo after the wonderful meal Felicity made us <3

That night at Felicity and Josiah's, we watched a movie. One of those movies where everyone dies... everyone. *shakes head*

The next day was Thursday - Felicity's day to clean Grandma's house. So, she came over. We hung around there all day. Walked to the library (in that heat. bad idea.)

in the cubby hole for old times sake (was kinda lonely in there without Kirsten *winks*) 

Met Felicity and Josiah at Kimball's after supper. This time I got Black Raspberry <3

And then it took us forever and a day to get home from there, because Tyrel somehow managed to get lost. *shrugs* I don't even know what happened. Somehow we ended up at a beach, and then in the woods. On trials, not roads. And finding our way out of there was next to impossible. We went in circles for ever and ever. We somehow did get home, though. *laughs* 

by the time we got "un-lost" it was dark *winks* 

And that was the night I seen my first fireflies! I was so excited!
I was bored. LaKaysha was bored. So we went up on the hill, and went on the swing. I was on the swing when I seen them. I had no idea what fireflies looked like, because I had never seen one before, so I really didn't know what I was seeing. LaKaysha wasn't much help. And when I decided they must be fireflies, LaKaysha just didn't care. But I was so excited. A dream of mine came true that night *winks*

*tries very hard to remember if this was coffee or tea, but fails* 

One day we decided to "kidnap" Felicity and go to the mall. On the way to her apartment we stopped at Dunkin's and I got a free donut. Didn't even realize it till I was in the car. *laughs at how blonde I am* 

It was National Donut Day, so I randomly decided to order one with my coffee. I don't normally even eat donuts! (Especially after all the leftovers we had from Felicity's wedding) But I ordered one anyway. And then she told me the price, I thought, hm. donuts are way cheaper than I thought. 

When I got in the car Marissa asked me if it was free because it was National Donut Day. And that's when I realized *laughs* 

And then we went to the mall. 

I bought this dress 

That night, we - as in me and Tyrel - finally got LaKaysha to drive a stick. Though she refused to drive in the parking lot where we first learned a year ago because there were people there. So, Tyrel had her drive back to Grandma's and - it was an adventure anyway. *winks* 

When we got back to Grandma's we started a game of Scattergories. And we played that until Janeya and Danielle came to get me and LaKaysha - at 10pm. 

And we went on a midnight run to Boston to get Kirsten from the airport. I enjoyed that a lot. Boston at night means city lights, and so yeah, I was there *winks* 

We got back to Grandma's around 2 am. 

refreshing her memory on how to drive a stick 

running to Boston 

Kirsty! <3

It was driving to get Kirsten from Boston that I realized leaving on the 5th would be way too soon. Way. Too. Soon. I mean, Tyrel had just started doing stuff with us. Kirsten had just got there. I hadn't seen the twins nearly enough. And then there was my sister.
I just couldn't leave yet.

The next morning my parents texted and said they had found a way for us to extend our tickets another week and it wouldn't cost us anything, but we would need to find someone to take us to the airport, someone to take Marissa and Marita to the airport on the 5th, LaKaysha had to text her boss, and we would have to ask Grandma if she didn't mind if we stayed longer than planned. These were easy.
Someone to take us to the airport - Tyrel
Someone to take the aunts to the airport - us
Text boss - she said to have fun
Text Grandma (only because she wasn't home - I do talk to my grandmother *winks*) - she was excited.
So then my parents were dolls and went through the trouble of extending our tickets.
I was tickled pink!

And that day, we went to Bass Pro Shop with Felicity and Josiah. It was a good day for sure. <3

reminds me of a picture Felicity got on our trip last year. only hers is better *winks* *gives ice cream to those of you who actually took the time to find the picture I am talking about* 

had to put three in front when we were heading to Felicity's. once we go there, Marissa and Marita jumped in with Felicity and Josiah 

stopped at Dunkin's on the way 

sitting in the back seat, listening to those siblings talk up front, looking at my sibling like, any idea what they're saying? me either *laughs* 

we also walked around the Cranberry bog at Bass Pro Shop. I loved that. The turtles we seen were a-dor-a-ble <3333

On the way back from Bass Pro we stopped at Friendly's for supper. It was pretty good *winks*

The next day was Sunday.
After church we went to Shortstop for lunch, and then back to Grandma's. Just us three who were staying there. Danielle and Janeya had plans that afternoon.
So, we spent the rest of the day hanging out at Grandpa and Grandma's. Eventually a bunch of people came over and we had a good day, hanging out with our New Hampshire family. *smiles at the warm memories*

miss you girls <3

Uncle Marlon and Tyrel setting up the tramp for Grandpa and Grandma 

hours were spent playing with those giant balls. (I mostly watched, but it was entertaining *winks*)

playing a game 

(Felicity and Josiah, and the aunts were around, promise. I guess I just didn't take very many pictures of them xP)

The next day was spent mostly in the kitchen. Though Kirsten was the one doing all the work *winks* She made eclair's and they were A-MA-ZING. <3333 

That night, we went to Felicity's for supper and had a good time looking at old pictures, playing games, and just visiting. <3 

And then it was the 5th, and it was time for the aunts to leave. We - as in me, LaKaysha, and Kirsten - brought them to the airport, with Kirsten driving.
So most our day was spent driving. But it was a good day. Flipping through the radio stations, listening to anything and everything (our younger selves would've been shocked at what we were dancing to *laughs*).
And the adventure of getting coffee in some random town between the airport and Grandma's house. *laughs even though only a few of you will know what I'm talking about* *winks at you people who are completely lost right now* #youhadtobethere

when your camera will only focus on the background. #ihateeverything

And the rest of the trip was bonus because it wasn't "supposed" to happen *grins* 

Thank you, aunts for being willing to fly home without us xP

Trip || THE FIRST WEEK + MEMORIAL DAY

I didn't sleep much that first night in New Hampshire, and then I got up early. Smart, I know. I was just laying in bed awake anyway, and I could hear that Aunt Mary was there with the twins and those little voices <3 How was I supposed to stay in bed? 

I got up. Hugged Mary, sat on the couch and asked Cormick, "Can I hug you?" He nodded and then climbed in my lap. My heart <3 

Slowly, people started to get up. I hugged Grandpa and Grandma. 

Mostly we did nothing. Sat around and waited for Felicity to come. And then when she got there we followed her around while she cleaned Grandma's house. The morning was slow and relaxing.

Finally Felicity finished cleaning and we decided to go to her apartment and see it. I "dragged" her to Dunkin's first. *winks*

I don't know why I love the view out of the living room window. there really isn't much to see *laughs* 

MY SISTA

heading to Felicity's 

Grandpa and Grandma's house. Literally my home away from home <3

first of many coffees *winks* 

Felicity's front door

upstairs, in the apartment (yes, we brought them Tillamook cheese *winks*)

I bought her that sign ^^^^

Once at Felicity's we just sat around. In her hot apartment *winks* We ordered Pizza Haven Too for supper. and then we decided to go to Kimball's for ice cream.

coffee ice cream

We walked around in the gift shop for a long time, and I actually ended up buying a t-shirt. And I LOVE IT
After Kimball's we just went back to Grandma's, and I don't even remember what we did *laughs*

The next day was spent just chilling at "home". Doing nothing.
Going on the swing.
Laying in the hammock.
Playing with the twins.
And we went for a walk around town.

the t-shirt I bought

Lavender Lemonade <33

That night, me and LaKaysha joined Felicity and Josiah at Mary and Amos's and helped watch the kids.

Cormick<3

The next day was Saturday. I woke up pretty early, made my morning coffee, and just enjoyed the quiet of morning, until Felicity and Josiah came.
They came over for breakfast, and then we decided to go to the mall. But, we took so long getting ready, we only had enough time to go to Panera Bread for lunch and head back to Grandma's because Felicity and Josiah had a wedding to get to.

Back at Grandma's, Felicity and Josiah left and we had nobody to be with and nothing to do. So. I got Tyrel out of his room and we played Trivial Pursuit for the rest of the day. It's a long game, k? *winks* 

Sunday morning, I drove us to church and didn't get lost. (GPS may have helped)
After church, we ordered Pizza Haven, and I drove there to get it. By the time we left I knew my way around for the most part. I'm so proud of myself!

It was this day that Uncle Marlon brought me to Dunkin's. And then we played Trivial Pursuit for a long time.

oh Callen, I miss you <33333

when you take grandma's car to the store to get ice cream

chilling on the counter <3

ok, yeah, my sister is crazy ;)

The next day was Memorial Day. It was an amazing day! I finally got to experience Memorial Day in New England! (it was raining last year, in case you didn't already know *winks*) I loved it!
We ate hotdogs, walked to the cemetery, and then watched the parade. And everything after.
When it was all over, we got our picture taken with Ryan.
And then we walked back to Grandma's for food.

sneaking pictures of Ryan *winks*

back at Grandma's - popping bubbles *winks* 

After we ate, I texted Janeya and she came and picked up me and LaKaysha.
While we waited for her, we went outside and played with a GIANT ball in the backyard. That's how she found us. *winks*
 We went to where there was a family gathering, and hung out there for a long time. That's when there was a bumble bee. I touched it. Unlike LaKaysha, who hid behind me when Ryan tried to show it to her. *rolls eyes and sticks out tongue*
And someone threw a disc (for disc-golf) on the roof, so Tyrel and anther cousin climbed up there to get it. *laughs*

I think I shall call him Bubble *winks at Kirsten* 

After the family gathering, we went to Dunkin's (Janeya bought me a tea! *hugs hers*) and then we went to my great-aunt and uncle's for a fire.
And after that, Janeya brought us back to my Grandma's. Where we found Great-Aunt Jennie. We sat up late chatting with her - just me, LaKaysha, Janeya, and Jennie. It was fun. *winks*
I went to bed smiling <3

I'll just let the rest of the pictures speak for themselves (for the most part) *winks*

breakfast

heading to Felicity's

waiting to go hiking 

On the way back to Grandpa and Grandma's, Tyrel stopped at a store, and then had me drive from there.
I hadn't even tried to drive a stick since Tyrel taught me last year, so you can imagine how nervous I was. I almost freaked out. It was dark, a guy was watching, and I had to back up. But, I did it. I drove back to Grandma's, and we didn't die. *wipes sweat*

And our first week in New Hampshire was over just like that *snaps fingers*