Let me tell you about my amazing and beautiful sister. I needed a break and wanted to take a trip with Tanner, so my sister drove 8 hours by herself only to get lost for a bit (the dreaded one way street curse), visit me a couple days and then help watch the boys for the rest of the time while we bailed. I felt like I had won the lottery. Thank you so much Mary!

Of course we had to take her to one of our most favorite trails. I love this place in the fall. (Crooked picture taken by a very excited Liam).

Upon driving up the mountain Liam exclaimed, "Look at my mountain! It's so awesome."

It was nice to have Mary there to snap a shot. Juggling the camera on the stroller is never good.

Although we live relatively close to our family (no pun intended) it's hard for visitor's to stop and stay comfortably as we are still in our small apartment. You all can start making plans to visit for next year when we get a house; we plan on having the most delux guest room ever!

I am grateful to have a middle ground where I can visit one of my brothers who lives 3 hours away. I miss my family so much!