The Sink Family!: End of summer/Beginning of fall update

We've had lots going on since the last update in August. So let's just cut to the chase...

We got to hang out with Jacob a little bit more

Daniel & Matthew casually hanging out in the hospital

Aunt Kim and Jacob

Uncle Daniel & Jacob

We finally planned a trip for my whole family to visit The Bay for the first time. It was so much fun! Despite one very rainy day, they were able to feel the magic & relaxation The Bay fills up your soul with.

me and my momma floatin'

Abby playing with her ducks... this was after she played for a few hours outside in the rain in her baby pool

Daniel & Derek were playing poker... betting peanuts

rainy day games :)

we took advantage of a break in the rain to take a golf cart ride

this is how you change a non-stop toddler's diaper

Bear hunting on the pier

Abby playing in her baby pool

Floatin' and wavin'

Floatin' and reading with Abby in tow

I was tired!

And so was Abby

Kelly has been working hard on getting Abby potty-trained. Kelly has found that when Abby is at home, if she has nothing on her tush, it's most effective. We stopped by and found the sweetest little girl like this...

Cracks me up.

Abby has had several seizures, and to rule out epilepsy, Abby's neurologist wanted her to be admitted ot the hospital for the few days to monitor her brain activity. Fortunately, she was at MCV, which is close enough for me to visit during my lunch hour. After work each day, Daniel and I would visit... how could we resist? She looked so pathetic, but don't be fooled - she was in the BEST spirits.

look at that sweet thing... she was happy as a clam! she loved the toy stethescope

all of the wires hooked to her were housed in the backpack... she was amazing and wore that backpack for two days straight

melts my heart... Guncle and Abby playing

so cute

Of course, Abby, I'll wear your sunglasses as you brush my hair :)

The good news is they weren't able to find any evidence of epilepsy, and the doctors believe they are all fever-related, which she'll outgrow. Woo hoo!

Daniel & I spent a weekend at Buggs Island with some of Bobby's groomsmen. We had a blast! The weather was gorgeous, Ann-Latane cooked delicous food, and we were so relaxed.

my view from the hammock

the gorgeous house/land we stayed at

we spent lots of time floating.. so much fun!

We've had lots of fun things happening at work. We celebrated August birthdays with an ice-cream sundae party

cute ice cream bowls, cones, and Blue Bell ice cream :)

and lots of fun toppings!

We had an extra special visitor at bunco one night

Basil Duke rolled a big bunco

TMA got involved in the viral sensation, the "ice bucket challenge" to benefit ALS

And we had a pretty awesome happy hour out on the patio sponsored by one of our clients, Stoli vodka

lady friends

We hung out with Abby at the pool on one of the last days of summer

I had my own personal water girl

Can it get much cuter than that?

Daniel & I took Kelly & Derek to a Squirrels game on a gorgeous night. We don't care much for baseball, but we had lots of fun!

sisters going nutz

Kelly had mentioned she was going to Blacksburg to recruit some Engineering students. Lightbulb! Why don't I take off a few days from work, stay in the hotel room her company is paying for, and just hang out in one of my most favorite places on earth? So I did just that. Best decision ever. It was so relaxing to walk around campus, visit with my Hokie mommas (and tell them about our twins!), and eat campus food. It was a trip that was really good for the soul, and I tried to instill in the twins early that Blacksburg is one of the best places to be :)

Strolling around the Duck Pond

view from Burruss

I even drove by my old apartment... my room was the middle one on the left

Finally! After five years... london broil and mashed potatoes from West End <3

Just a few short days later, Daniel & I headed back to the mountains to celebrate Rachael and Joe. We stayed in Roanoke, and they were married on Joe's family's beautiful property in Bedford. The view was breathtaking, and we had a fabulous night!

selfie on the way to SW VA

Daniel, myself, and our growing twins!

stunning

the happy couple dancing the night away

Fast forward one week and we were back in God's country. This time, we were cheering on our Hokies. Every now and then luck is on our side. This time, we were fortunate enough to score a Lot 1 parking pass and box seats. It was a gorgeous day and we tailgated with our awesome neighbors + friends. We had a blast and enjoyed a weekend away in Blacksburg :)