Holiday weekend busy-ness

Lou's brother caome to visit for the holiday. Along with his wife, step son and daughter. We had not seen them since out honeymoon a few years back. It was their first time meeting Hannah as well. SHe was, as expected quite shy at first but did finally warm up to them. She softened to her cousin Peyton first. A young girl is much less threatening than he adult relatives I guess.

They seemed to have a good time and it was nice to see Hannah make friends instead of attaching herself to my leg.

Friday night we all packed up and went across the street to the Hoppel's Rodeo. Hannah didn't have much of a nap that day and was a bit out of sorts with all the people and commotion. I didn't think she was THAT bad but Lou begs to differ on that. Maybe I'm more immune to any small tantrums but her little ones don't really bother me.
Saturday evening we went to a cookout hosted by our friends Sean and Angie. Lots of kids Hannah's age and lots of food. She really seemed to enjoy the fireworks and REALLY liked the sparklers.

Monday evening we had a cookout at the in-law's house. Everyone was there and it was a really nice time. We took a few rides on the four wheeler and had some smores later in the evening, caught lightening bugs (Hannah squished a few) and played with the dogs. Everyone got baby kisses and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.

I've been riding with Courtney nearly everyday. Tipping is learning how to ride the trails and go in the river. So far so good. Counrtney is also getting more confident on Peppy and has done a bit of cantering when he's not being too lazy. Payton got to ride a bit as well. She took some lessons on Peppy and also cooled him out after Courtney's rides. I think she enjoyed that.

Friday morning we leave for vacation. Yeehaw! I'm so ready to stick my (freshly painted) toes in the sand and chow down on blue crab! I hope Hannah enjoys the beach as well. She'll be meeting her Uncle Paul, Aunt Adriana and cousins Dodge and Marina for the first time too. Gramma Rose will be there too and we know how excited she is to have all her babies in one house at the same time! Haha!
See y'all soon!