pretty sister

Claire

Abby and I got to visit my sisters, Carlee and Dana, in Virginia. We also got to meet my new little niece, Claire. She's two months old and super cute! One evening we went to the duck pond.





Abby had fun at the duck pond, too.



Abby loved being a helper with everything Claire was doing. Carlee bought Abby a baby doll, too, and Abby loved putting her doll in all Claire's baby gear. She totally knew how to work the swing and turn on the music by the time we left!

Williamsburg

Dana, Abby and I went to Williamsburg one day. It was really pretty and cute. Everyone was in costume and spoke with an accent. We had an authentic "old style" lunch in a pub lit with candles. Abby had fun hanging out with Dana.





I love this one of my sister.



Abby's other favorite things included petting all the dogs that people brought with them and a stop at the ice cream shop.

Friends & Kisses

Kelsey came over to get her pictures taken last week. She and Abby were hanging out during a "break" and decided to exchange kisses. Abby was really excited.

Baby Spa

I was painting my nails when Abby came up and signed "please." Can you believe she sits still for this??

Bathing Beauty

Zion Narrows

I forgot these! This was our favorite "hike". You actually just walk up the stream as far as you can take it. The farther you went, the darker and colder it got!! It was really fun. I only fell in once, and did NOT bring my nice camera. :0)

Abby got out of the pack a few times to swim. . .













Whew! Back safe at the lodge.

More Utah Pics

I've been really slow at getting these vacation pictures sorted through and posted! I guess there are many more important things to do than blog. :0)

We stopped at a dollar store part way through the trip to get Abby some new car toys. A mini Mr. Potato head was a big hit!!





By the end of the trip, Abby could turn herself around in the pack. I guess I shouldn't be surprised since she can unbuckle herself from a shopping cart . . .








Abby's favorite thing was playing in the water. After our first hike by a stream, we started packing her swimsuit and taking an occasional swim break.

Vacation - Bryce Canyon

Ready for another hike






Down we go!











What goes down must climb back up . . .











Ahhhh . . . freedom.

Vacation - Zion

We got to go on vacation for a week in Utah. We went to Zion National park and Bryce Canyon and had a great time! I've never been to these kinds of places. God's handiwork is truly amazing!





We went on a few short hikes in Zion. I thought it was cool when the trail got narrow.



Abby did really well in the backpack. Yes, she was bored, she waved at everyone we passed, and ate more fruit snacks than I can count. I think this is the ONLY time the whole week she took a nap :0) Thank you thank you for the loaner, dodsons!





I love playing with the sun in my camera. These are with my point and shoot - you can do it too!