At the end of September, we went on an extensive tour of the the Northeast. Our tour included a visit to the Gustins' home in Northern PA, a trip to the candy store in Vermont, and a visit with Aunt Sarah in New Jersey. We had so much fun, and Hazel had so many new experiences. I will try to capture it all, but it's going to take a few posts.
Our first stop was Meshoppen, PA to visit Aunt Kelly, Uncle Rob, and the Gustin cousins. Madison loved being the older cousin, and Jillian just couldn't get over having someone her own size around the house with her. Of course, Hazel adored her cousins and spent hours playing with them and chasing them around the house on her hands and knees. We also went over to the Gustin farm and visited with the baby cows, which Hazel thought was kind of cool.
The baby cows were so sweet. Hazel wasn't so sure about them at first, but she really warmed up to them after just a little while. Their noses were cold and wet.
Hazel loved getting the opportunity to play in the grass. She lamented to Aunt Kelly that she doesn't get to play in the grass enough at home.
Glenn played soccer with the big kids, and Hazel wanted to be included too!
So, Aunt Kelly took pity on her, and helped her practice her walking.
A shot of the cousins, with Hazel's signature grin. (If you hadn't noticed, she likes to pose for the camera. I don't know where she learned it. But it's very hard to get a normal shot of her. You have to sneak up on her, and that's hard to do with all the flash controls on the digital cameras these days.)
Stay tuned . . . Up next, Visiting Vermont.
Playing Hide and Seek in the candy store.
Daddy introduces Hazel to the Bennington Monument.
Hazel's history lesson.
Hazel discovers how comfy the Ladybug Blanket is.
More exploration of the candy store.
Hazel discovers ice cream.
Mmmm... Why have you kept this from me, Mom?
The baby cows were so sweet. Hazel wasn't so sure about them at first, but she really warmed up to them after just a little while. Their noses were cold and wet.
Hazel loved getting the opportunity to play in the grass. She lamented to Aunt Kelly that she doesn't get to play in the grass enough at home.
Glenn played soccer with the big kids, and Hazel wanted to be included too!
So, Aunt Kelly took pity on her, and helped her practice her walking.
A shot of the cousins, with Hazel's signature grin. (If you hadn't noticed, she likes to pose for the camera. I don't know where she learned it. But it's very hard to get a normal shot of her. You have to sneak up on her, and that's hard to do with all the flash controls on the digital cameras these days.)
Sportin' the "Sprouty Outies"
"Cheese!"
"Aren't I the cutest ever?!?"
Mmmmmm....
Silly Daddy, it's never too early for cake.
Hazel has learned to pick her nose.
Hazel has learned to push buttons on the television remote.
Hazel has learned to climb the stairs.
All...
the way...
up...
the...
stairs.
Hazel has learned to eat spaghetti and meatballs.
Hazel has learned to walk with assistance.
And to love it.
And Hazel has learned to look out the window.
