FUN week/TONS of pics/GREAT day! (Part I)

Here are a bunch of shots from the week. Ron took a few days off and we've been having some great family time. We're still working on some bonding with Mom & Dad and attachment things (I know it's a long process), so it has been wonderful to have Ron home. (Also, remember that you can click on the photos to see them larger.)

BUBBLES! Hope didn't offer too many smiles on this night. She was just trying to figure it all out.





Mom's favorite shot -

We've been trying out carriers since the stroller isn't always convenient where we hike. We'd love to have one. I think Hope is in agreement! We'll try to pay attention at garage sales for the rest of the summer and see if something pops up.


We were out for a drive the other day and looked back...at this (they do reach the mouth by the way) -
"MMM, look at these."


...and then this -


On a side note, Ron said that he thinks he's becomming more and more like his father everyday. He is now enjoying 45mph drives through the country on quiet afternoons. I think that a growing family changes a lot of things. :)

We finally decided to try Ella in the back seat with Hope. They both did great. I was afraid that Hope was going to get "kissed" like crazy, but during the short drive over to Grandma & Grandpa's she quickly took control of the situation.



When we got to Grandma & Grandpa's they had BOOKS!!! This girl is serious about reading. Well, maybe not the reading part so much yet, but she loves books. Just look at her delight. It was fun for me to look through the bin and remember some of the books that I used to recite, too.




4th of July Watermelon and Clean-Up Crew





On Saturday we drove south to Nugget Lake county park where we like to camp. I grew up camping there a bit, and Ron and I have since enjoyed or two there as well. We drove through the campground to show Hope the sights (and to use the flush toilets) before we drove down to the lake and playground. We found a shady spot for a picnic and had a fun time playing. Hope was getting a bit frustrated trying to get her car through the grass. Just leave it to her creative Daddy to come to the rescue.




So there you have it. You've been updated about most of our week. Please scroll up and read on to find out about all the other remarkable things Hope did today.