Pennsylvania

So my first stop on my grand adventure without a home base is Pennsylvania! My sister, L, and her family live about two miles down the road from Valley Forge. 

I've been here about two weeks now. The first week I was here L and G were in Utah house hunting and I stayed here with A and E to be the adult in the house while their parents were gone. I worked during the day while the kiddos did their school work and online classes and then we just got to hang out after work and school were over.

Their dog, Rocky. He is smelly and loud but he can be kind of cute sometimes too. ;)

One of the evenings for dinner, A, E and I got chicken sandwiches from four different fast food restaurants and did a taste test to see which one was the best. We got Chick-fil-A, Wendy's, Burger King, and McDonald's. We knew Chick-fil-A would be the best, but we weren't sure about the rest. 

Our results for the chicken sandwich were: 

1. Chick-fil-A

2. Burger King

3. Wendy's

4. McDonald's

Our results for the fries were:

1. Burger King

2. Chick-fil-A (but for me I think I would put McDonald's fries in second place and Chick-fil-A in third)

3. McDonald's

4. Wendy's

Since L and G live so close to Valley Forge, I've been multiple times since being here. It's so pretty there and there's so much to explore!

Last Saturday, I convinced A and E to go on a hike with me at Valley Forge! It was such a nice day!

The next day, I went to Valley Forge by myself. I walked a different part of the trail than the day before.

It's just so pretty there!

 

 

 

One day during my lunch break I noticed something in L and G's backyard. I had no idea what it was but later learned it was a groundhog. I'd never seen one before in person. It was kind of cute.

L and G came back from Utah and then left again two days later with everyone. I'm still here in PA at their house taking care of Rocky while they're gone. (They get back later this evening.)

Rocky does not like to be alone. If there is anyone in the house, he wants to be where they are. Since I work from a desk in A's room that's where Rocky wants to be (while everyone else is gone). He just looked so peaceful sleeping on the bed one day while I was working.

Today I went to a different part of Valley Forge! Just in case I haven't said this enough, it's so pretty there and I love it!

An old train station turned museum near General Washington's headquarters.

The side of General Washington's headquarters.

I've really enjoyed my time here in Pennsylvania. It's been good getting some quality time with my family here and also being able to explore the surrounding area.

I'll be leaving on Monday after work to go back to Virginia for the week. (I have my second Covid-19 shot this next week. Yay!) Depending on how I feel after my second shot, I should be heading to Tennessee next weekend!