Crow Hassan

Today we went for a hike at Crow Hassan, our favorite hiking spot.  As usual, Esme got the map right away and pointed out where we should go.  Don't tell her, but we really just go whatever way we want to and she thinks it's what the map says.

She also likes to pull off all the seeds from the grasses and drop them on the ground.  It can make the hiking slow. ;)

After awhile, we got off the trail and did a little climbing over and under trees.  Esme's learning to follow the dogs since they know the best path to use.  She has such a great time climbing!

 

 

Esme also loves to be in charge of walking Cricket.  I got her to slow down for a minute to take this picture.

It reminds me of one of my favorite pictures of Esme. :)  Check out the last picture of this post.

Still Stylin'

So...  We're ba-ack!

It's been months since I've blogged.  April???  It's just crazy how time flies!  The good news is that a ton has happened and I've still been taking pictures of it all.  So I better get back to it.  What brings me back you ask?  The answer is Halloween.  Esme asked me what she was the past years.  For the life of me, I couldn't remember two years ago.  So I came to the blog and looked.

Which is the main reason that I blog, specifically so that I can look back and remember.  I think there are so many little details of life that are forgotten and I want to remember everything about Esme's life that I can.  I joke that when I'm old and in a nursing home, I'll just read the blog over and over again.  Well, for the last few months there's not going to be much to read!  So my plan is to start blogging again today and then fill in the missing holes from the last several months.

Yesterday Esme really wanted to go bowling.  We invited Annika, Laurel, Jodi, Eric, Nicole and Carson to go with us.  I didn't take any pictures of bowling, but I did get a couple of pictures of Esme in her outfit.

She's really been into bandana's lately - probably because of my Halloween costume this year.  So here she is with her bandana (and her purse).

She also wanted a tattoo, so we added a ladybug on a leaf to her arm.  I asked her to show me her muscles and her mean face - and here is what we got.

I cannot even begin to tell you what that look means...  :)  But I can tell you that bowling was a hit!  Esme did a great job and we all had a great time.

So keep your eyes open for more blog posts!  I'm excited to keep up with our life now.  Also, watch for back posts.  I'll be adding as many as I can.