Memorial Day Weekend 2012

Spending Memorial Day weekend at the Bluff is one of the best ways to kick off the summer! It was nice to have the chance to be there this year and spend time with lots of family. The Bluff was Abby's oyster! This year, she was old enough to appreciate all the new found freedom she had playing and exploring her days away (which meant the rest of us were kept pretty busy following our little adventurer around). It was so much fun!

eating with G-Diddy: the best guarantee that Abby will finish a meal

G-Diddy teaching Abby how to hang the American flag

walking stick

"Let's go guys! Time to get moving." 

Off to explore the top of the Bluff with Grammy and G-Diddy

running around with Uncle Tommy

story time with Nana

All dressed up and looking lovely.

Abby loves walking with Nana and her walker

with Grammy

Uncle Tommy

family shot

Abby kept asking G-Diddy if he would take her for a boat ride. We were all excited to get a ride on such a gorgeous day. There is nothing like Memorial Day weekend by/on the water. Abby was smiley and excited the whole way to the boat. She hopped right in, but the second the life jacket went on she put on her serious "I'm brave" face. She was determined to enjoy it (despite any uncertainty or fear she was feeling) and enjoy it she did....she just had her game face on the whole time.

Abby and Uncle Tommy led the way

Started on Grammy's lap

mustered up enough courage to the front of the boat with Daddy...

...and ended the ride in the back with Mommy

playing with Uncle John

trying to be like G-Diddy

 

Abby and Lauren loved playing together. It only took a few minutes for them to warm up to each other and become best buddies. Sandboxes, ice pops, swing sets, bubbles, picnics and 'happy hour' at the family party. They found lots of fun things to do together.

Abby loved waking Nana up every morning and playing in her bed

Joe and I also celebrated our five year wedding anniversary that weekend! It's hard to believe it's been five years since our amazing wedding day. Time flies! My mother-in-law even got us a cake with peach and green (our wedding colors) frosting. So sweet...literally. ;) Love you hubs! Happy Anniversary! Here's to many many more...