July 2011
Our summer began with a trip to the beach for Seth's 26th birthday! We had a nice time hanging out with Adam & Helen, her brother Jordan, his wife Mandy & a couple of their friends. Suri loved playing in the sand & hiding the frisbee! This is a few days before she turns 6 months, at which time she's grabbing at things, sitting up on her own, still trying to master the crawl & growing so fast!
She went to the doctor on July 7th, for her 6 month check up, and this was the first appointment Daddy was able to make it to. She did so well & the doctor was really impressed, saying Suri is 2 months advanced on her motor skills! She got her shots and hardly cried this time (staying tough for Daddy). She weighed in at 17.5 lbs, and measured 28 inches tall! The doctor said at this rate she could grow to be 5 ft 10!! Don't know where that height is coming from!? That same day, Suri & I made our journey to Virginia Beach...
This was Suri's first flight! and oh boy, was she a trooper! After just having her shots, she managed to survive a 7 hour trip...sleeping the majority of the flights & if not sleeping, peeking at others over the seats, or eating! She is such a great traveler - and for that we are thankful!
In Virginia, Suri got to meet a lot of family members for the first time! She met her Poppa Ralph, her Great Nana Rose, her Great Uncle Neil & her Great Auntie Lynne!
By the time Daddy arrived, Suri had mastered her crawl & could even climb stairs!!
Suri also met her Auntie Carla & Uncle Robby (one of the main reasons we traveled to VA was for their wedding!) & her Great Auntie Pat came from Chicago to visit as a surprise!
I got to see my awesome tennis girls from high school (waiting on the group shot from Ryan! lol), but this is the gorgeous Kate w/ lil Miss Suri. * Then we had dinner with our friends, Alex & Ashley @ Romano's Macaroni Grill
In Virginia, we took a family vacation to Natural Bridge, VA to see 'the natural bridge' (duh!) and for a super special experience....oh, you'll see....
This was Suri's very first trip to the zoo! On the way there in our rented Sienna swagger wagon, then at the gift shop with Daddy!
Suri got some love from a baby camel, talked with a macaw & checked out the giraffes
And the super special experience (a dream of mine to finally come true).....
We rode an elephant!! Her name was Beautiful & we had such a fun time! Seth rode an elephant before, so it was Suri, me and my brother Abbott along for the ride.
Next, Suri took her first swim at the hotel pool & wore her itty bitty yellow polka dot bathing suit! She absolutely loved the water (she gets it from her Daddy)!
Next, the family all went to see the Natural Bridge. These are a few pictures of us goofing off!
Seth having fun with the big bear * Suri was just over 2 ft tall when we visited Natural Bridge * Abbott's got that bear right where he wants him! * Elliott, now that's a gun a real man uses! :)
We visited the Butterfly house & got to see a butterfly come out of its cocoon. Then we made our way down the 137(?) steps to the natural bridge, "The immensity is startling...the majesty is striking. 20 stories of solid rock, carved by the fingers of nature --- Virginia's Natural Bridge." It was beautiful and peaceful (except for the field trip of 30 1st graders right behind us on the trail). But all in all, we had a lovely time and Mom even had to save Kevin from a snake attack! ;)
the giant scary snake!
Uncle Elliott & Grandma Anne w/ baby Suri * me & the love of my life
We had a wonderful stay with our family & visiting friends in VA & we can't wait to go back to make more awesome memories! We have so many pictures from our visit, but here are just a few more random shots...
hanging w/ the grands * this was what they did 95% of the time * she loves grandpa!
sleeping cuties * bella girl w/ her binky* hangin w/ Uncle Abbott * Princess
pool fun
Bye-Bye Virginia!
Hello, California!! We arrived home in San Diego, and spent one night at our place before heading up to Bakersfield. We spent a night in Bakersfield, then made the journey up to Benicia! In Benicia, we visited with Gramma Denise & Granpa Rich, Auntie Kelsey, and uncles Brock, Caleb & Garrett! And of course, Cody the dog, who Suri loved to play with!
we visited Mama Denise @ her work, Honeysuckle Rose, during the Peddler's Fair weekend
Next, the family all went to see the Natural Bridge. These are a few pictures of us goofing off!
Seth having fun with the big bear * Suri was just over 2 ft tall when we visited Natural Bridge * Abbott's got that bear right where he wants him! * Elliott, now that's a gun a real man uses! :)
We visited the Butterfly house & got to see a butterfly come out of its cocoon. Then we made our way down the 137(?) steps to the natural bridge, "The immensity is startling...the majesty is striking. 20 stories of solid rock, carved by the fingers of nature --- Virginia's Natural Bridge." It was beautiful and peaceful (except for the field trip of 30 1st graders right behind us on the trail). But all in all, we had a lovely time and Mom even had to save Kevin from a snake attack! ;)
the giant scary snake!
Uncle Elliott & Grandma Anne w/ baby Suri * me & the love of my life
We had a wonderful stay with our family & visiting friends in VA & we can't wait to go back to make more awesome memories! We have so many pictures from our visit, but here are just a few more random shots...
hanging w/ the grands * this was what they did 95% of the time * she loves grandpa!
sleeping cuties * bella girl w/ her binky* hangin w/ Uncle Abbott * Princess
pool fun
Bye-Bye Virginia!
Hello, California!! We arrived home in San Diego, and spent one night at our place before heading up to Bakersfield. We spent a night in Bakersfield, then made the journey up to Benicia! In Benicia, we visited with Gramma Denise & Granpa Rich, Auntie Kelsey, and uncles Brock, Caleb & Garrett! And of course, Cody the dog, who Suri loved to play with!
we visited Mama Denise @ her work, Honeysuckle Rose, during the Peddler's Fair weekend
Suri got lots of girl time w/ Auntie Kelsey & her friend Rosie * and lots of love from Gpa Rich
Seth entertained Rich, Gma B & Suri w/ some sweet songs on the guitar
the group traveled to San Francisco to check out Fisherman's Wharf
Suri in the garden * sitting in Gpa Rich's boat * playing with Cody!
We went for a day trip to Napa Valley (it's gorgeous & I want to live there!) & stopped by the Hass winery & then went and got some grub & the guys got some beer
After a week in Benicia, we made our way back down to Bakersfield to relax a little & spend time with the rest of the clan!
Suri loved riding the rocking horse * playing with Papa on the floor
having a blast with Daddy as she rides the scooter!
We went to visit cousin Ryan, his wife Rebecka and baby Reese (who is one month older than Suri) and Suri ended up teaching Reese how to pull herself up to standing & Seth helped Reese take some steps while holding her hands! They were so adorable playing together! <3
Finally, we made our way back home a week before Seth had to start classes for the fall semester at PLNU. We had an amazing summer & we are so blessed to have such wonderful family & friends in our lives! We love you all & can't wait to see you again! xoxo
~The 'S' Family~
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