Two weeks away from home Part 4- Roanoke

I came back from Wisconsin Dells with my parents while Andy went back out on the road, and we girls stayed with them for the week.

I love the way Alexa's cringing; knowing that more Annika love is coming!

Grandma has lots of fun things at her house. :)

Two weeks away from home Part 3- Wisconsin Dells

We had a family reunion at the Wilderness in Wisconsin Dells... I think around 50 people were able to come. It was so great and there was so much to do- we barely even scratched the surface!

At one of the indoor waterparks...

poolside snack (I love how she is standing here!)...
3k run/walk about to start...
with my Grandma before we head out on the Wisconsin Ducks

I just think she's so stinkin' cute wrapped up in a towel...

heading back after lots of splashy fun

a bunch of the young family members (notice Annika poised to run?!)

Annika wearing her backpack... one of her new words that I love to hear her say.

Great memories of some good times with family!

Two weeks away from home Part 2- MN

The next day we left Annika under the care of her grandparents and the rest of us headed to Minnesota. Andy was traveling for work and we were blessed to be able to be with him, and I enjoyed some quality time with this growing girl.

Such a great time: a huge hotel room so I didn't go crazy, walking to go get coffee, and then Andy would come "home" and we'd go out for dinner... and relaxing and bonding with Alexa.

Two weeks away from home Part 1

Day one was a day in Princeville... first was a Feucht gathering for lunch and pooltime.

(Don't you love the floaties AND the tube? Daddy is very prepared!)

Kisses for Daddy...Then we crossed the street to play with cousins here from Virginia...

Annika spent a lot of time chasing and running from the doggies.

Last weekend

Last weekend was a fun one! My mom's birthday weekend started off on Friday with a surprise birthday party (which ended up not being a surprise... long story).
She wanted the band to play, and Andy was able to reunite with them for the evening! (My dad is on the drums; completely hidden)

Annika with the birthday girl. See Annika's bare feet and wet pants? Whenever someone wasn't watching her for a moment, she'd get into the water feature.

Getting a front row seat! Moving her chair from the crowd, up the ramp, to RIGHT in front of the band.

She is such a busy girl.

Down for a moment, and then off again...

Alexa was well cared for the whole night... love these girls!

First Sunday at church!
Then Sunday, the birthday girl wanted to take Annika to the zoo in Peoria!

I was quite impressed- it was definitely better than I remembered it, and the addition of Africa was pretty great.

Annika loved it. Her favorite thing, though, was the meerkat exhibit. One was running back and forth, over and over. She followed it back and forth, back and forth... giggling the whole time. I'm pretty sure Grandpa got it on video, so if it turns out, I'll share. :)