Vistor and 'Ventures

Uncle Chris came to visit us last weekend after a work trip to NYC.  As usual, we packed the time with fun adventures.  Saturday, Tony and Chris did a high ropes/challenge course called Adirondack Extreme.  For whatever reason they wouldn't let a pregnant woman or toddler participate. :)  Saturday afternoon we hung out around the house, played games, played with Monica, watched a movie- you know, good family stuff.

Sunday we went with our parish for a pilgrimage to the Shrine of the North American Martyrs (about 45 minutes away).  Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha will be canonized at the end of this month and the Mass was a celebration of her upcoming canonization. It was pretty chilly and windy so we just explored close to the church building on the expansive property, celebrated Mass, had lunch and heard a talk about the martyrs and Blessed Kateri.  We are looking forward to going back when it is warmer. 

Monica blessing herself for the 10th time.

Monday we went to the pumpkin patch, but more on that in another post . . .

Uncle Chris wins hands down for Monica's favorite person.  She wanted to be in his presence constantly, asked for him if she couldn't see him and cried if he left without her.