We went to the Carnegie Science Center today. The center is on our list of things to do in Pittsburgh; and today it was free admission.
Because the center was free, parking was at a premium. We ended up parking in overflow lot #3 which is across the street from the new casino, The Rivers. Continue reading
It’s not the bucket list, but similar. These are the things to do in the Pittsburgh area before you leave. We felt that we missed a few things in Minnesota, and we don’t want that to happen here. So here’s our list: Continue reading
One of the things to see in western PA is a fairly famous house built by Frank Lloyd Wright called Fallingwater. Oh sure, growing up in Madison (WI) and being close to Taliesin, the Monona Terrace, Johnson Wax, and a smattering of prairie style homes in the Chicago area is nice. However, this is the house that defines Wright’s career.
The house is about 2 hours away from our home. Half of the journey is on the Turnpike, which is currently a complete mess. Then it is on to lesser highways, through a few towns (Normalville, honestly), to the edge of the Ohiopyle State Forest. This was a weekend home for the Kaufmann family, and it is fairly secluded. Continue reading
The Summer of 2009 started with our Disney trip. Looking back on the summer, it seems that we didn’t do too much after that.
We spent a lot of time at the local pool. We didn’t get too many hot days. The pool was more of an activity that a relief. The kids enjoyed it. Continue reading
Our big trip this year took us to Walt Disney World in Orlando. We spent a week there, flying from Pittsburgh International on the 11th. When we arrived in Orlando, we quickly changed into our shorts (it was hot outside) and found the Magic Express.
The Magic Express is pretty cool. If you are staying on property, sign up for this. When you get off the plane you just head to the bus area and get on the Magic Express for your resort. You don’t stop by baggage claim; they take care of that for you and place your bags in your room a few hours after your arrival. No car, no hassle. It’s a great service. Continue reading
Natalie’s picture showed up in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette this week. Her class was painting snow plows for an art project. See the full article/picture here.
We visited Minnesota over Memorial Day weekend. Kate and the girls flew out on Thursday, at the start of a 5-day school break. Upon arriving in Minneapolis-St. Paul, they went to the old school and visited with the kids’ teachers. After that it was a race back to the neighborhood to see their friends off the bus. Natalie was able to hang with her BFF Paige. That evening, Kate and the girls stayed at the home of our good friends (and former neighbors) the Smiths.
Where was Brian? In Denver. I was attending a conference for work. The conference ended on Thursday and I flew to the Twin Cities Friday morning. Kate met me at the airport and we had a quick lunch at the Woodbury Cafe and drove around some neighborhoods. We saw a Parade of Homes model open, so we stopped in for a tour. It was a nice home in Stonemill Farms made by Norcutt Homes. Continue reading
