Summer Fun With The Cousins!

We were able to spend 2 1/2 weeks in Monroe visiting Grandpa Smith and Abby's 1st cousins who were visiting from Vermont. It was a great time. We got to see my brother, whom we haven't seen in two years, my sister-in-law, my two nephews, and my brand new niece. Abby loved hanging out with them, following Clayton everywhere, bugging Noah whenever she got the chance, taking off Josie's socks, and being tickled by Uncle Justin. It was hard to see them go... but it was great while it lasted. We celebrated Abby's 1st birthday, Clayton's 5th birthday/the 24th of July (same day), and Grandpa's 62nd birthday. We also rode horses, joined a primary parade, watched a big parade, set off fireworks, and watched big fireworks. It was a great vacation. Thanks for coming... Vermonters! Pictures will be updated soon!

Vacation to the Beach

We have recently returned from a beautiful vacation to the Oregon Coast. It was absolutely fantastic to see Jared's family and to enjoy the amazing scenery. While we were there we visited an aquarium, three lighthouses, the Devil's Punchbowl, a great shopping outlet mall, and the Tillamook cheese factory. Abby loved playing with her Grammy and Poppy, her aunts, and all the cousins. She absolutely loved the ocean and the sand. The little girl cousins taught her how to squeal when the waves came in, and she loved every minute of it... cold water and all! I am playing catch up with my picture albums... I am currently showing the one from our vacation. However, there are a few other new albums on the web. Have a look if you so desire! We will be going on anotther vacation for the last two weeks of July. My brother and his family are visiting from Vermont! We are so excited to see them and to play with them for 2 weeks! This will be the first time for Abby to play with her first cousins.