Anna Grows

Halloween is here.  As always, Anna had plenty of opportunity to celebrate.  This year there were some changes from the recent past.  After all, Anna is now 10 so there were some new activities.....but still some traditions. Anna preparing for the Halloween Parade One of the new activities was performing in the Vienna Halloween parade on October 26.  The Vienna parade is the largest Halloween parade in the area and the biggest event of the year in Vienna.  This year, Anna got to perform with her percussion group, the Vienna Jammers.  She was very excited, to say the least.  The group gets to ride on a flatbed semi-truck to perform. (for those of you on Facebook, check out the video at https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.m.saunders.58/videos/10154249314013371/).  They are always a popular group in the parade and Anna had an awesome time hearing the crowd cheer for them and having her friends shouting at her along the parade route.  She had the extra cool factor going thanks to the L

Anna and Aidyn collecting eggs What better way to celebrate Columbus Day weekend than a trip to Columbus, Ohio?  That is just what Anna and family did, leaving the outer rain bands of Hurricane Mathew behind to head for Buckeye country.  Of course Anna couldn't leave until she played her soccer game....in the pouring rain (the Red Comets tied 3-3).  After a hot shower and some warm clothes, she was ready to head to the airport. This trip to Ohio was a bit different.  Instead of going to Grandma and Grandpa's house, Anna and family stayed with Uncle Tim, who was kind enough to host.  Uncle Tim runs a great B&B, complete with delicious dinners, breakfast and lots of dessert options.  We will go back!  Grandma and Grandpa came down on Sunday for some family time (Grandma's meals on wheels service was running as she brought a large Sunday dinner). Anna enjoyed hanging out with cousin Aidyn, especially rollerblading and scootering in the basement. Aunt Courtney tea