Two weeks ago, we went to the Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia for five days. We had a wonderful time, and Kate had an absolute ball! The weather was perfect, and the mountain air was so refreshing!
Kate enjoyed having so much attention and especially playing with Gigi and Terry, Great Granddaddy Jack (she calls him "my Jack") and of course, Dada! Robby wasn't able to come for the entire time, so we were all very excited to see him when he was able to take off from work.
We couldn't believe how many other children were also staying at the Homestead (I didn't remember that in previous trips). Kate met a little friend there, and they had a blast playing together. At one point when she couldn't find him, she looked up at me and said, "I'll find a different boy." So much for loyalty!;)
Kate also acquired "Elephant" on this trip...her elephant stuffed animal. After our trip to the zoo in Ohio, Kate had been talking a lot about "the elephants." When we were at the Homestead, I asked her if she would like to see the horses or the fish pond, and she said, "No, the elephants." But the impossible was made possible, when Kate and Gigi found an elephant in the Homestead toy store. And as you will see, I think "elephant" made it in to almost every single one of our pictures!
We were all so sad to leave, and I am already plotting our next trip!;) Enjoy a few of the photos.
Gigi and Kate found their way to the toy store and acquired elephant among other things... thank you, Gigi! :)
Tea time at the Homestead...Kate loved the chocolate cookies!:)
Checking out her very first hot spring with Gigi
Let's take a closer look!
I think she likes it!
Gigi, Terry, "My Jack" and Kate on the way to the park
The Homestead park was so much fun!
Reading with Dada
Brunch at the Homestead...it doesn't get much better than that!
Don't mind if I do! :)
Hmmm...still working on our Homestead manners
After brunch, Kate found her new, little friend
Playing with her buddy in a little tent...look at that grin!
Splashing in the hot tub with Gigi
Time for dinner at Sam Snead's tavern
Delicious!!
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