Grace's First Vacation

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Grace's first vacation was a trip up to the cabin when she was almost three weeks old. Isaac got off early on Friday and we headed up there with my mom, stepdad, and sister. On the way up there, we stopped in Pintura so Grace could meet her Great Grandma, Great Grandpa, and Aunt Laura. We also took a four generation picture with Grandma.

Grace and Great Grandma Beth

Grace with Great Grandpa Jesse

Great Grandma Beth, Grandma Lisa, Me, and Grace

After visiting with them for a couple of hours, we headed up the mountain to the cabin. It was a nice break for Isaac and I, because my mom helped put Grace to bed and watch her in the mornings so we could catch up on some much needed sleep. I also got some time to catch up on the blog a little bit while Grace played Hide and Go Seek with daddy.


On Saturday, Uncle Larry, Aunt Jessie, and Sydney came in from Texas to hang out for the weekend. We had such a fun time with them all. It was nice to see them and spend a whole weekend with them.

Sunday was the Fourth of July. We weren't allowed to have fireworks up there, so we made smores around the fire instead.

Hanging around the camp fire

Eating smores

I shared mine with Grace

She especially liked the marshmallows

Isaac and Rick

Mom caught hers on fire

The last time we were at the cabin was over Thaksgiving weekend. I forgot how nice it was to get away for a weekend and enjoy the MUCH cooler weather. We had the best time up there and can't wait to do it again!

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