We just recently returned from a vacation in Virginia. We drove to Fredericksburg to visit my mom and family, who have just relocated to the area. They bought the most beautiful home that sits on ten acres. My mom is starting a dog farm.
Derek and I loaded up the car the night before our trip. We got up at 4:00 in the morning, and loaded up our most precious cargo. That is, one baby and three pit bulls. We then proceeded to drive eighteen hours across the country. Not once but twice...we did have to come back home. And, I'm proud to say that we survived our first family road trip with a child. Faith did amazingly well in the car. She slept blissfully unaware of the endless Ohio Turnpike that lay before us. I honestly thought we were going to be stuck in that state forever!
The dogs did really well too. They slept blissfully unaware in the back of the wagon. Every once in a while all three would wake up and take in the scenic drive. Motorists passing us would gawk at the sight of three large pit bulls in the back of our car. They all had huge smiles on their faces (and the people did too).
Our time in Virginia went way too fast. We enjoyed my family's company immensely. Every one loved Faith. She is the reigning princess of the family. My mom and step-dad's new house is amazing! Faith is going to LOVE growing up visiting there. There is a large pond with frogs to catch. Ten acres to explore. Deer and geese which visit on a regular basis. Not to mention the already promised pony to arrive in the somewhat near future. There are plans for a tree house and swing set. We enjoyed the scenery, county fair, and country nights. Faith is sure blessed with countless, wonderful childhood memories to come.
(Pictures from the farm: Faith and mommy rocking on the front porch; Faith and daddy, although she wasn't too happy about posing at the time; Faith in her carrier at the Fair; CG's and TC's farm; and the geese.)
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