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Maryland: The People

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I decided we'd stay in Maryland for a month during this trip for 2 reasons: 1) To have an extended visit with family and friends; and 2) To take advantage of all the history and museums in the DC area.  This post is all about people... our people. Lolo and Lola. I am so grateful for the time the kids could spend with their Lolo and Lola in their home in Burtonsville. We were well cared for and loved. Since we live so far most visits with them are packed with places to go and people to see. It was nice just to give the kids a chance just to be near and hang out with Lolo and Lola. Leo and Rubes even got to cook for them.  The Cousins. There is something magical about cousins. Leo and Rubes hadn't seen Olivia and Alice since February 2018 in the Philippines. Didn't matter. As soon as we stepped in to Dan and Noreen's house they were thick as thieves.  My Bes

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From Boston we had one more stop before staying in Maryland for a month. It was soooooo nice staying with family in NY after so many days on the road. Thank you Auntie Femmie, JR, Laynie, and baby Quinn! We were spoiled from the second we stepped into the house. At one point I couldn't find the kids and realized they were with Uncle JR shopping for toys in the attic. Leo chose a manga book for himself, a robot for Pauly, and a toy for his friend. Ruby picked giant Incredible Hulk fists and a wooden easel. After that, we all stayed up late watching the 5th Harry Potter movie in the basement. We had a wonderful time.