First Vacation as Family of Four

We recently returned from a trip to TN, where we visited with both of our families a bit. Both kids did wonderfully in the car which made the whole adventure much easier on us! We had fun hiking, swimming, and hanging out. We watched the Olympics. (Leah's rhythmic gymnastics impressesions are pretty excellent.) And Ryan and I even got to go out to dinner for our 5th anniversary!

Now it seems the summer is ending already...the weather has cooled down a lot by us, and Ryan is back to school. We're hoping for a few more warm days so we can get a few more runs down the slip and slide in...although I've been told by a certain three-year-old that I shouldn't do the slip and slide yet because my belly is "still just a liiiiiittle bit poofy." Yep, poofy. Well, she did say this will all the love and concern in her little heart!

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Grandma Dainty said…

Yes! I have been waiting oh so patiently for an update and more pictures, so thank you so much! I am so happy you had a fun vacation. We are so blessed. Love and miss all of you!

August 20, 2012 at 3:10 PM

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