Well, we got back on Sunday from a sweet vacation in central California, chilling in a cabin among the redwoods. We got lots of time hiking wooded trails along flowing creeks (Actual water in a creekbed! Novel thought for these desert dwellers!) and wearing sweatshirts to ward off the nighttime chill. It was a great change of pace—and scenery—for us all.
One highlight of the trip was our new (used) van that made the trip much more comfortable. We got a great deal on a Toyota Sienna, which allowed us to have a back seat for stretching out for much-needed naps during the 18 hours it took us to get there. Bryce thought he'd compromised his masculinity by giving into a van, but after two trips to California in as many weeks, he now says he's a believer.
For parting thoughts, here's a picture of Lydia just taken today. She's been a blast lately, trying out every new word she can. She's gone from hardly saying anything, to repeating practically everything she hears... and not just one word at a time. She repeats phrases. Quite clearly! Tonight Sims found a squished golf ball, commenting on how it was dead. Lydia looked at me. "Dead ball," she said in a sweet little voice. We're glad to be home, glad to be enjoying life as a family, glad to have a little of the summer still left, and glad for a God who has been very good to us.
Susan
2 comments:
hi bouchards!!
i love the pictures of Sims and Lydie. I miss them so much. I miss you and Bryce as well. :) I can't wait to see Bryce sportin' the van. Thanks for sharing life with me. I'll be back in Tucson in 3-4 weeks, and will definately be stopping by!
much love,
ariel
Little Lydie sure is gorgeous. Its obvious she has some of my genes...Susan, you did a great job with the flower! :)
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