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Summer Weekend

This weekend, we headed to South Arkansas with Kelly and Scott and Harper. Three small children driving for hours in a car, could have been a disaster, but it was great! We had a very fun travel together. Steve helped Scott and his Dad get the deer camp ready for hunting season. Hummm.....not quite sure what that involves. But, Steve had a WONDERFUL time. Friday night, me and my parents and the girls joined them at the deer camp for steak and all the trimmings. It was a delicious meal! I love being in a setting like that. ( Summer, pine trees, pond, grilled food, sweet tea....you get the picture) I just wish I could have done some fishing.

The highlight of Emily's weekend was getting to walk the neighbor's dogs. She LOVES animals!
Harper and Sarah Kate. These were our make-shift high chairs as we ate. Sarah Kate stole all of Harper's little blankets as they were sitting side by side. I am sure SK thought they were cute!
Happy Father's Day! It was a blessing to be able to be with my Dad for Father's Day. Steve was helping SK walk in this picture. Yep, she started walking a few steps last Tuesday afternoon. She walked to Emily. She walked a little more each day. Since we have been home tonight, she has been walking up a storm.
My Mom and Kelly holding Harper. They were talking about what color Harper's hair is going to be.
We loved this fun swing at the deer camp.

Comments

beckylbranch said…
Awe! Looks like ya'll had a great time! Isn't deer season in the fall...guess they are getting an early start :) Glad you had a fab Father's Day!
7:13 PM
Christy said…
"Summer, pine trees, pond, grilled food, sweet tea....you get the picture" Yes I do! Sounds fabulous!
7:24 PM
Kim said…
Looks like y'all had a great time!
7:42 PM
Amanda (McNeely) Vestal said…
Looks like you had a great time. I just know I would love your momma--she was so sweet at SK's party. I can't believe SK is walking...why can't they stay babies. Maybe we can have lunch this week or next?
8:33 PM
Lauren said…
Sooooo fun, what a wonderful weekend!!! :O)
7:07 AM
Mike, Kacy & Wells said…
Yeah for walking, Sarah Kate! Even though it makes me sad they're growing up too fast!
7:08 AM
Erin said…
Woo hoo SK! Looks like a great time. And yes I too heart south AR!
11:39 AM
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