Virginia Trip - Day 2

Everyone, after not a great night sleep, was up early.  The girls rode horses in the outdoor arena.  I forgot to pack diapers so I was off to buy some after I went on a very hot run.  After lunch it was swim time and then a little sing time after dinner. 

Ridin' Chief

We got additional walkers this year

It seems as if Chief is the horse of choice

Thanks to Brady for the many laps he led

Cute girl

Here we go, Brook!

With a little assistance

AND she gets to hold Logan's hand?  What a great time for Brooklyn!

Another round with Chief

Well, it's hard to argue that we have the cool kid in the group

Ashley getting her first swim in

Look at Mae go!

Anna swam Everywhere, but she took the time to pose for pictures

Mae?  Anna?  Where's the adult to which you're attached to at the hip?

Swim lessons paying for themselves

Brooklyn is a good time for all

The Shed

Talent

Virginia Trip - Day 1

With the goal being to leave before the clock struck 8, we felt pretty good to roll out at 8:11.  Grandma Weez came with us and Lindsey had great activities and van setup.  It was a very pleasant ride.  Ashley slept LONG in the afternoon and we just kept pushing through after lunch.  We were actually the first ones to arrive!  After pizza dinner, we made a last minute decision to get pictures done and over with!  It all went well!  Our girls got the option to sleep in the bunk room and they excitedly took it. 

Ready to go

"Big Sisters" at lunch in Beckley, WV

We made it (in great time)!

Escorted to family pictures (look alive Brooklyn!)

Oh - really, Ashley and Anna?

Alleah - always willing to hold Ash

Brooklyn lovin' the boy cousin time

Our family

Brooklyn REALLY "cheesin" it

16 grandkids

The whole Schlensker crew

The grandkiddos

Oldest to youngest

"Brooklyn, aren't you glad that's over?"  "Yes."

Mr. and Mrs.

WITH the flash

Uh, not you Brooklyn

Mae and Anna got to be with Claire and Siena

Ash at 2 Months

Another month down and this baby continues to grow - mostly in the cheeks.  Two months!

Ashley Comes Home

After a long Sunday and a long night...Lindsey was ready to come over as soon as possible.  Once we were home, there was no shortage or love to go around for Ashley. 

Mom and Ashley - one last quiet moment before the next 18 years of loud

Mae and Ash with a blanket from Barb

The A's

A few last moments before the baby-obsessed sister wakes up

Brooklyn woke up fussy from her nap - this cheered her right up when she heard who was home

Brooklyn can't get enough of her new sister

Two and Four

Smile Anna

Everybody look straight ahead...

...okay everyone look the same direction as Ashley.  SMILE ANNA!