For having been here only a short while, we are already enjoying being closer to both friends and family. My (Sarah here) parents drove down a couple weeks ago for a visit. Grampy Hank (aka Captain Bill) hadn’t seen Abe since he was 2 days old- he was amazed at all the changes!

My parents definitely enjoyed the relaxed pace of West Virginia. Though relaxing for them included weeding, mowing, and washing our cars…not that I’m complaining. They still had plenty of time to visit with us, Abe, and check out the local sights.

Watching the fish in Knapp’s Creek.

Checking out the CCC museum at Watoga State Park….

…which wore Abe out…

…and Captain Bill.

They also took lots of pictures of Abe.

This past weekend we headed up to Strasburg, VA for our friends’ (Dave & Tokya) wedding. It was a beautiful ceremony on the banks of the Shenandoah River, followed by a riverside ruckus that included howling at the moon.

On the way back we did some shopping and bought Abraham a new t-shirt. I now want to buy a dozen of them and dress him in one everyday. Superbaby…..SuperAby!

We’ll be visiting with more friends and family in the coming weeks and months- looking forward to it!