Running from Sandy

We honked our way into Pennsylvania, our tradition for many years.  With most campgrounds closed for the season we were glad that Laurelville Mennonite Church Camp, Amy's childhood summer camp,  was still open and willing to host us.  The boys enjoyed seeing the cabins and trails that their mom enjoyed as a kid.  We ventured into Scottdale for more trips down memory lane.  We had lunch at Weis' with Elaine, a previous nurse at Amy's dad's office. After seeing Amy's childhood home, she made sure the boys walked the sidewalks to her elementary school to gain an appreciation for how "long" it was (0.6 miles!). They loved it!

We took in an early Halloween event at the Pittsburgh Zoo on Saturday.  We dressed as a family as Mount Rushmore.  Yes, one or two young kids called us a "ghost family," but everyone that could read loved the idea and costume.

It finally came…the day Amy had been waiting for for 44 years…THE STEELERS GAME! On a cold, rainy western Pennsylvania afternoon we joined our friends Sharon and Scott and kids and 65,042 other fans at Heinz Field. Despite the weather the game did not disappoint. The Steelers dominated the Redskins from start to finish.  Stadium food…$15. Steelers hats, sweatshirt and ponchos…$60.  Driving 15,000 mies to get to Pittsburgh…$8,000 in gas.  Seeing the smiles on Amy's face…priceless.

With "Frankenstorm" bearing down on the east coast we decided to beat a northeast course across New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire to try to avoid a direct hit and get to Maine a little early.  We did drive through some gusty winds and waves of rain, but we managed to make to our friends', Eric and Denyell's, house in good shape.