August 5, 2010

The Last Leg of the Journey

Let's be real.  These posts are mostly for those of you loved ones who want to see the pictures, so I'll do my best to cut to the chase and give you what you long for!

We spent the last few days of our 3 weeks of traveling in South Dakota.  It was the first time most of the Nielson clan got to meet Phoebe, and our opportunity to see Tim's grandparents before they head south for the winter.  We happened to be there on our newest niece Naomi's birthday, so we got to celebrate with a day at the water park- of which I have not one single picture.  (Might be able to use the puking kid excuse for that one.)  But we spent lots of time riding tractors, swinging, loving kitties beyond their wildest dreams (desires), and hanging out with the fam!

Sophia and her cousin Leona.  Sophia got cowgirl boots to match Leona's as an early birthday present from her cousins.  (Sam and Gabe were so concerned that she wouldn't be matching that they actually opted to return the gift they had already gotten for her to get the boots to match Leona and Naomi!  And Leona, who has two brothers, is only too happy to finally have a girl to match!)  She loves the boots, and I frequently have to try to rationalize why wearing the boots to the pool when it's 100 degrees might not be the best choice!

Sophia and Naomi going for a ride.  

The farm is all about rides!  Here, Tim is giving his sister, Sophonise, and niece Naomi a ride on the four wheeler.

Phoebe meets Great Grandpa Walt and Great Grandma Leona.

All the Nielson grandkids.  Noah (3), Sam (5), Naomi (1), Leona (5), Sophia (almost 5), Phoebe (4 months), and Gabe (5).

The matching cousins: Sophia, Naomi, and Leona.

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