Edwards Family: Trip to St. Louis in November

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Trip to St. Louis in November

John had an interview at Washington University (Wash U) on November 14th and 15th. We decided to make it into a family trip to visit our good friends, the Bylunds. They were so nice to let us stay with them. After 2 days of interviews and dinners, John drove from St. Louis to Gainesville, Florida (14 hour drive) for another interview and Josh and I stayed at the Bylunds for a few extra days. When you are about a month away from having a baby, driving in the car for 14 hours just didn't sound fun. Josh and Grace had a blast together. They get along so well! We did some fun things like go the the Children's Museum, Library, a really neat park, and we drove downtown by the river and saw the Arch and the hospital.

Today Josh called Grace on his pretend cell phone and pretended to talk to her. He talks about Grace and her house all the time. He really misses her. I'm glad that he got to spend so much time with her.

Josh and Grace on the Tite Rope at the Magic House (Children's Museum)

Josh Fishing at the Magic House

Josh and Grace Holding Hands

1 comment:

Wendi Oyler said...: watch out Marie, Joshua is a womanizer all ready! When are you coming for Christmas?; December 5, 2008 at 7:05 PM

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