We're Back!

Below you'll find photos from our week-long vacation in NY. We spent most of the time relaxing and enjoying the chance to visit with family (and friends-- briefly), though Scott did manage to build a porch swing for me and Leah while we were there.

MONDAY

Leah & her cousins LOVED this pink wig; as soon as it fell off, Leah wanted to wear it again.

We went to the fair that morning. Leah loved the animals, but especially the goats, probably because they were the perfect height for her to pet... and they clamored for attention.

Our timing couldn't have been better; just as we were finishing lunch (after having visited the animals), the skies opened up. Leah finished lunch while watching her cousins Kate & Mila play in the rain. As soon as she was finished, she was ready to get out there, too.

Mila

Kate

The girls check out the alpacas. At one point, both younger ones tried crawling through the gate.

Sharing a snack, and playing with a balloon. The ladies at the Crisis Pregnancy Center Tent hooked up the girls with balloons and coloring books.

TUESDAY

Leah taught herself how to "wash" her hair. She'd dip her hands in the watering turtle, then rub them through her hair. Too funny!

Guess who was worn out after a morning at the playground? She fell asleep FIVE minutes from the house, which meant that a certain someone didn't take a nap that afternoon.

Leah had a great time playing with Mila at the playground. Leah especially loved the slides, oh, and running away from me!

WEDNESDAY

Jason, Amelia, & Connor, as well as Amelia's mom Barbara joined us for some rest and relaxation. That afternoon the kids donned their swimsuits and braved the chilly water.

Amelia & I did a workout outside while the kids played in the pool. Periodically, Leah would walk over to exercise with us. Here she's stretching.

That morning, we went to Roger's (Papa's) shop to check out the machines. Connor was in little boy heaven! See the toy in Connor's hand? That was permanently attached during the visit; he found that in Roger's office the night they arrived, and didn't put it down until they left on Thursday.

Leah wasn't as interested in the machines as Connor was; mainly, she just wanted to go where Scott or Connor went.

THURSDAY

Picking flowers with Grandma and Kate in between dips in the pool.

Chasing after Mila. Leah LOVED playing in the fresh air with her cousins.

FRIDAY

That morning we went to Grandma's (Great Grandma to Leah). Leah emptied out the doll stroller and made herself comfortable.

We thought Leah might be hungry, but it turned out, she just wanted to feed Papa some Goldfish.

Look at this girlie-girl. So much for me wearing that necklace.