We returned Monday from a five day trip to Colorado. We got to see Melanie's parent's ranch up near Walden (beautiful) and VA got some up close and personal time with her Uncle Jim. He taught her a new cheer that he says each morning - "Dogs! Dogs! Dogs! Dogs!" (while clapping in a chant like fashion) Even after we returned to Tennessee, Virginia Anne kept on chanting every time she saw Petey and every time she saw a picture of Uncle Jim. It was absolutely adorable.
We also had a nice dinner with Melanie's entire family. VA got to eat dinner on her very own picnic table out on the deck. Melanie tried to put her in her high chair for dinner and she would have none of it. Once her food and sunglasses were in place, we could all tell that she was enjoying herself to the fullest extent possible.
Melanie had her 10 year high school reunion and it was nice to get to see old friends and catch up. Virginia Anne got to come with Mom and Dad and she even found a little boy her age to chase around the party. We had to call it a night earlier than we wanted to, but a certain little girl needed to go to bed.
Other highlights of the weekend included getting to see Melanie's cousins, Kevin & Angie, going to the Boulder County Fair, and a visit with Virginia Anne's great-grandmother. We even got to squeeze in a trip to the Denver Zoo with Uncle Joe & Aunt Erin, which made Melanie especially happy because she's a zoo addict. There were two lions!!! Can you blame me? :) Plus, every time VA sees a picture of Erin, she points and says, "Ewin" in her little voice. Too cute.
One downside is that Virginia Anne has come down with a cold and we're pretty sure she picked it up on the trip. She's a tough kid though and are sure she'll get better soon.