More Summer Family Fun

Last Saturday, we loaded up Abby's Caddy and headed to Ootlewah, TN to meet cousins from Grandpa's side of the family. Cousins Eddie and Angela were kind enough to open their home to the family. There were babies everywhere and older kids as well. As a special treat, Granny White was there to help us play! It was loads of fun to finally meet the family we hear about so often from Granny White. We didn't get pictures of the older kids. They were quite busy playing in the fields and fishing. Here are the babies from Abby's age group:

William was such a sweetie. Here he is with his mommy, Alice.
He was my buddy and let me cuddle with him some.

His twin sister, Mary Grace, was such a sweetie. I don't
think she cried or stopped smiling the whole time.
She cuddles here with Steve's Great-Aunt Ruth.

Abby and Kennedy has lots to talk about.
Kennedy is only a couple of months younger than Abby.

One of Abby's favorite activities of the day was practicing
her new trick... climbing stairs.
She refuses to crawl up or even
let both feet rest on the same step.
She's wants to go up the "big girl" way.

The same can't be said for going down the stairs.
We are still working out some kinks there.

After some snacks, Abby finally made it outside where the fun really started!

Here she is with Angela and Grandpa.


She really took up with Angela, who was so nice
to let Abby explore in her flowers and her yard. . .

She also managed to get Angela to push her around on the tricycle.

She really enjoyed playing and we hope she didn't wear
Angela out too much!

Uncle David jumped at the chance to fish with Abby
at the pond.


Abby meets the baby bass. She couldn't stop giggling
at the poor thing. :) (Don't worry... he went back in the
water to play.)

"Hey, guys! What's up?" Abby crashes the conversation
between Grandpa, Daddy, and Eddie.


Finally, some relaxing time with Granny White.

Although Abby did not sleep but 30 minutes the whole day (she usually sleeps 3-4 hours), she stayed in a remarkably good mood! It was a wonderful day and we hope to see everyone again soon!