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We took a wonderful vacation to Tennessee at the end of our summer. (We've only been in school a week and a half...but vacation already seems so long ago!) We visited Ryan's parents and got to hang out with them for about half a week. Both Leah and Lucy had tons of fun in the swimming pool. Lucy is going through "rehab" after being hit by a car earlier this summer, so the swimming was great for her. (Lucy is doing very well these days...we go for two 45 minute walks a day to exercise her hip and legs and she is loving all the extra attention and walks! I have grown to quite appreciate my early morning treks with her.)

After visiting Grammy and Papa, we went to stay in Pigeon Forge right near the Smoky Mountains with friends of ours. There was again, more swimming involved, as well as hiking, mini-golf, picnicking, and other fun adventures. Leah was a real dare devil at the waterpark and went on some HUGE waterslides with us. ("Let's do it AGAIN!" she says...)













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Anonymous said…
I love the picture of you and Ryan in long sleeves and Leah in a bathing suit. Oh to be so young!Thanks for making me smile!
August 28, 2011 at 2:21 PM
ltroberts@att.net said…
great pics---cannot wait to see her!!!
August 28, 2011 at 3:03 PM
Barbara's Babbling Brook said…
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August 29, 2011 at 7:29 PM
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