Wild, Wonderful West Virginia

Cami taking Makenna for a walk.

Dolly Sods

The Family at Dolly Sods

It is so cold and windy at the top of Dolly Sods the trees only have branches on one side!

Makenna on Bear rock at Dolly Sods.

Cami's turn.

Grandpa and Cami taking a walk

There were butterflies everywhere you turned.

Grandpa, Leeza, Makenna, Daddy and Camille

Mommy and all the girls on a walk

So tired of riding

Beautiful - don't let go of my girls Jay!

Kenna and Granpa 4 wheeling

the girls at Blackwater Falls

Blackwater Falls

The Gang

Cami and Addi being silly.

Pretty views

Daddy and Cami driving the rhino.

We headed to the mountains of West Virginia for some rest, relaxation and ATV adventures. We had a great time with Grandpa Joe, Aunt Lain, Uncle Richard and Addi! Cami and Addi became great buddies while we were there. I think the funniest conversation I heard was in the Rhino when Addi said, "Cami I peed," and Cami replied, "Oh, crap!" I have no idea where she got that saying but it was pretty funny coming from a one year old. Those two loved riding around in the back of the rhino. They had lots of snacks, slept and looked for deer, bears and fish while we were driving around. We saw many butterflies, some deer and even a bear! We found a few bear tracks and saw evidence of bears all over the place. The scenery was gorgeous! Makenna had a GREAT time riding the 4 wheeler with her grandpa! She loves the excitement of the wind in her hair (even though we didn't go more than 5 miles per hour!) We climbed some pretty big rocks to see the great views. Makenna was a trooper through the whole thing. She walked a little and rode piggy back through the most difficult terrain. My girls are true outdoors women.

40th Reunion! at the Armentrouts'

The Whole Extended Gang

Dee, Ray, Butch, Dale, Joe, Buddy

We spent the weekend prior to vacation at Butch and Peg Armentrout's house to celebrate the 40th reunion of when some wonderful men met. Joe, Butch, Dale, Buddy, Ray and Dee all met while fighting in Vietnam. They have formed a special bond that has never been broken over the years. They are like extended family and we treasure every moment we are able to spend with them. It was a little bittersweet this year with the absence of Carolyn. Thanks for a great weekend Butch and Peg!

Play date!

Playing on the play yard.

Watch the swing Cami!

Tiffanee holding Carter and Braxton - the boys have the same outfit!

Snack time! Braxton, Hannah, Abbie, Makenna, Toby, Juna, Lahney and Maddie

Hannah, Tiffanee, Makenna, Cami and Lori with Carter in the background.
Everyone enjoying some snacks.

We enjoyed a great morning have a play date with some friends. The Garbers, Brownriggs, Doyles, Searls and Knowltons came over to play. That was a total 12 little ones. Everyone had a great time! We will have to repeat this again and again.

The Outer Banks

Daddy and Makenna way out in the sound.

Digging in the sand

Baba and Makenna on one of their MANY walks.

Girls playing in the little shade we had on the beach!

Cami wants out of the huge hole Baba found in the sand.

Finding pretty shells - Cami's favorite activity

Mama and the girls

Daddy and Cami checking out the ocean for the first time.

Baba and Makenna

Cami is not too sure about the water rushing in - Makenna loves it!

Heading out to the beach our first evening in OBX!

Here are a few pictures from our short trip to the Outer Banks. We enjoyed beautiful weather and a great campground while we were there. We also ate some delicious seafood - yummy!

Tribute to Mamaw Susil (Carolyn Susil)

Ayla, Carolyn and Makenna

Clyde, Carolyn and Makenna

Carolyn and Makenna

Carolyn and Makenna

Carolyn, Makenna and Katie

Makenna and Carolyn

Joe, Jay, Makenna and Carolyn

Joe, Makenna and Carolyn

Carolyn, Makenna, and Katie

Christa, Carolyn and Lain

Joe and Carolyn

Gracie, Addi, Ayla, Carolyn, Ezra, Joe and Cami

Jay, Lain, Carolyn, Peggy, Ayla and Christa

Carolyn, Lain, and Addi

Carolyn, Makenna and Joe

Makenna, Carolyn and Addi

Joe, Ayla and Carolyn

Joe and Carolyn

Christa and Carolyn

Carolyn and Cami

Carolyn, Makenna and Karen

Carolyn

Sadly we lost Jay's mom to cancer on July 3, 2010. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Carolyn was a great lady. She was a fighter and such a strong woman. After watching her fight her battle against melanoma, I learned where Makenna got all of her strength and courage. She was Makenna's champion from the get go. She never let Makenna's medical issues get in the way of her love for her. She visited Makenna so often when she wasn't able to go out. As soon as Makenna was well enough to experience the world, Carolyn kept her over night and for a few weeks in the summers. They had a wonderful bond and enjoyed every minute they spent together. She jumped right in to learn all the needed care Makenna required and she taught herself sign language so that she could communicate with her first born grandchild. Thank you Carolyn for seeing Makenna's inner beauty! We are very sad that Camille will not be able to experience her grandmother first hand. However, she will live in our memories which we will share with Cami as she grows. Carolyn loved her children and grandchildren so much. Her face would just light up every time one of her grand babies was around. Carolyn was a wonderful mother, grandmother and the BEST mother - in - law a girl could hope for. We know you are in Jesus' arms now free from pain and suffering! Loving you Always - Jay, Katie, Makenna and Camille.

Snuggles with Mom!

Cami all snuggled in next to Makenna

Makenna snuggled in next to mommy

Cute as can be

Mommy and her Girls

In the Susil house you can not snuggle with one person at a time. It is usually a family event. If one little one is getting snuggles the other wants to join right in!

Water Table

Drinking the water - yuck!

Since Cami had tubes put in her ear this summer I thought a water table would be a better choice than a swimming pool for summer water fun. Little did I know she would just dump water from the table over her head :0) So much for keeping water out of her ears.