Mark, Lexie and I are gearing up for our exciting trip out east this summer. Mark's oldest brother Michael and his beautiful family are being deployed to Okinawa, Japan at the end of the summer and will be there for the next three years. Because of this, Mark's parents decided to get all of their kids and their families together for a week's vacation while we are all still on the same continent. They booked us all for a week at the Historic Powhatan Resort in Williamsburg, Virgina! I am really excited about this trip, not only because I have a serious passion for American History, but because this will really give me the chance to get to know the rest of Mark's family.
Here is a list of characters for this adventure:
Joe-Mark's father, high school Physics teacher, New Jersey
Shelley-Mark's mother, management in an industrial flavoring production company, New Jersey
Micheal-Mark's oldest brother, Army Ranger, 38 years old? Lives in Tacoma, WA, soon Okinawa, Japan
Rowena-Micheal's beautiful wife whom he met in the Philippines, Lives in Tacoma, WA, soon Okinawn
Devon-Micheal's son from a previous marriage, Jacob's brother, 15 years old? Lives in New Jersey
Jacob-Micheal's son from a previous marriage, Devon's brother, 12 years old? Lives in New Jersey
Michelle-Rowena's daughter from a previous marriage, 9 years old, Lives in Tacoma, WA, soon Okinawa
Jillian-Micheal's daughter from a previous relationship, 8 years old? Lives in Tacoma, WA
Cassandra-Micheal and Rowena's daughter, 6 years old, Lives in Tacoma, WA, soon Okinawa
Helen-Micheal and Rowena's daughter, 4 years old? Lives in Tacoma, WA, soon Okinawa
Matt-Mark's 2nd older brother, National Guard, 35 years old, New Jersey
Mark-My fabulous husband, 34 years old, Minnesota
Jenny-Me!, 29 years old, Minnesota
Lexie-Mark and Jenny's beautiful daughter, 8 months old, Minnesota
Sarah-Mark's sister, 30 years old, Elementary school teacher, New Jersey
Andreas-Sarah's husband, accountant, 30 years old?, New Jersey
Andriana-Sarah and Andreas' 2 month old daughter, New Jersey
Nathan-Mark's youngest brother, Air force-Air traffic controller, 26 years old, New Jersey
Yep, that's the whole crew! I hear that there is room for 20 so Matt and Nathan have a couple of months to meet the loves of their lives and bring them along! :) I am so glad that everyone is going to be able to make it. Should be quite the adventure, huh?
After our week there we will be spending a few more days in New Jersey and Shelley is planning to have an actual family reunion. This promises to be big since Mark's family is so large. It should be interesting.
Does anyone have any ideas for traveling with a little one? Must have toys and such? Advice needed!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Posts
Sounds so fun! Hmmm, just remember something for her to drink/eat/suck on during take off and landing for her ears. And at that age I might take along a portable DVD player and a Baby Einstein DVD (I know, I'm a bad Mommy). :)
ReplyDeleteLots of wipes! I find a new toy keeps Gabryel's interest in a new setting. New snacks might be a longer distraction. You've probably have already done this but it's a great time to sing the ABC's and songs from your childhood with signing or actions. Embrace the chance to hold her more in this time before the new one arrives.
ReplyDeleteGood luck it sounds fun and I'm sure you'll have a blast!