We put the swing away and brought out the ladybug for Suki. Naturally, Grace had to have a turn.
Sweet face ready to head out for the day.
We went for a drive to the Shenandoah National Park, as you can see from the sign here with Dad and Suki.
Grace takes a walk around to stretch her legs.
She's so interested in the sights that she can't be bothered to pose.
Dad and Suki look up at the trees.
Suki always loves it outside. (David's not really as grouchy as he looks here.)
Grace and Dad sing the o-p-e-n and c-l-o-s-e-d song they made up today.
Two with me and my girls.
Dad and Suki on the hydrant trail.
Grace did not want to believe she might want help going down a very tough hill. This was a tricky outing for her, as she wanted so much to do everything on her own, even managing steep hills and rocky spots.
Watching her shadow.
Dad and Suki at the park headquarters.
Grace absolutely loved picking the buttercups.
Her little bouquet.
Smiles on the trail.
Pausing at Buck Hollow Stream.
Miss Independent finds her footing.
Checking to see if she can find any fish.
Looking for more flowers.
Dad and Suki find a relaxing spot.
She loved being able to walk along on her own and find the little flowers and grass.
Mom holds onto Suki for a little while.
Fast asleep with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance. This was such a beautiful drive, with miles of horse farms and vineyards.
At Grace's request, we stopped a the playground for a few minutes on the way home. Suki loves watching her sister swing so high.
Smiling at Mom.
Gazing up a Dad.
A big push...
...and she goes up so high!
Somehow after only a couple of minutes in the garage Grace managed to come out this dirty :)We had such a fun day today!
