Annabel's big adventure

This Memorial Day we decided to take Annabel to the beach for the first time. On the way we took her to Saddle Mountain for a nice uphill hike.

Before we started we all had our sandwiches to get us ready for the tough hike.

On the way up we took in some beautiful views 

We finally made it! We never thought we'd make it to the top!

Our fitbit counted about 189 FLOORS. Yikes! 

But it was worth it for the view. Jon thought he could see the beach from there

Then it was time to go back down

What?!? We have to go all the way down there?!?!? Yes Annabel 

Needless to say we were all pooped and headed to the beach. 

On the way it started POURING down rain so we decided to take a pit stop at mo's to let the rain die down. What happened when we got there??

Jon locked his keys in the car! What else happened? He locked his wallet in the car too! Luckily Annabel was still in the car and we called her over to the drivers side door and she hopped up and unlocked the door for us. PHEW! Did I mention it was pouring down rain? Thank you Annabel!!

So we went in and had some yummy food

By the time we were done the rain was done too so it was time to hit the beach! This was Annabel's first time seeing the ocean (we think)

At first she didn't want to touch the water at all. But she warmed up to it

If you want proof that she had a great time check out this video of her frolicking!

Cold and wet we tried to dry off as much as possible and Annabel put on her dry hoody and warmed up.

It was time to head home. But not before we stopped at camp 18 for their amazing giant cinnamon rolls to take home. 

Jon said I had to share my cinnamon roll with Smokey the Bear

We all had one huge tiresome adventure and were glad to get home and relax!!

The Evolution of our Shed

First we had to trim the bushes way back and take out a huge stump

With the stump gone and all the supplies bought the fun began 

We almost just left this as a dance floor

Nah, put the walls up!

And then our shiny new shed was done!!

It's so beautiful 

Mother's Day!

This Mother's Day while I was busy trying to plan and make my moms Mother's Day special, Annabel (and daddy) were busy planning something for me! 

While I laid down on the couch to catch my breath for 5 minutes during our super busy weekend Annabel came running into the room and jumped up on me carrying a bag around her neck

For me???? You shouldn't have!!!

"Happy Mother's Day Mommy!"

Aww my family is the greatest! 

Annabel's New Job

Annabel's had it easy since coming to live with us in January so we gave her a new job. She is supervising the construction of our new shed! I have to say she is doing great on her first weekend on the job.

She checked all the supplies to make sure we got everything on day one. 

"Where's the rest of the 2x4s I asked for?!"

"I need this gravel over there now!"

"Hmm ok. Good job."

She is such a perfectionist and made sure each screw was right on the line. 

"Hey! Why isn't this wheelbarrow full!"

"You better cut that straight!"

Annabel works hard, but she also plays hard. She's hoping for not too much rain next weekend to continue the work.