Over Labor Day weekend I was in Missouri for Leah's birthday. The weekend was full of activities. Fri. evening and Sat. morning Leah helped Ellie make her birthday cake. She was so excited. Ellie found this recipe for a 12-layer cake! It was white with chocolate frosting and it was good. Sat. was the big party. It was family, with cousins from Chicago and lots of aunts and uncles and grandparents. Leah and her cousins "painted" Mickey Mouse Rice Krispies bars with choc. syrup, strawberry syrup and caramel sauce. Joe barbequed and we all ate well.
Sunday, the whole gang went to an apple orchard over in Illinois. We crossed the Mississippi on a ferry - the kind you drive your car onto. The orchard was really nice. We got apples and blackberries. There were fun things for the kids. Even some little farm animals to feed and pet.
Monday, Labor Day, was Leah's birthday. We went to the Science Center in St. Louis and checked out the Dinosaur exhibit. There was also an exhibit about polar bears and penguins. Leah enjoyed it but I think she was more interested in all the kids that were there.
It just amazed me how much Leah had grown, even since I was there in May. She is a talker and doesn't miss anything that goes on around her. We will all be together for Christmas in Philadelphia. By that time, Tim and Sara will have their little bundle of joy. I can't wait!
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