it is a rare weekend that i do not have a wedding, we have no family commitments, and the weather is gorgeous.  we took advantage of our lovely weather and went camping last weekend at grayson highlands state park in Va. 

i was amazed at what a good little hiker eliza is.  she "bouldered" as we hiked up a steep and rocky trail for about 2 hours.  even our old girl, ivey our golden who is 12, hung in there.  the view and the wild ponies were worth the work!

this little foal was not so wild.  we were so excited that he just walked up to us.  liza was huggin and kissin all over him. 

i don't believe it!  i am in a picture.  usually our vacations and holiday photos look as if i do not exist because i am always behind the camera.  i have been making an effort to get in some shots so liza will remember her mommy being there!

here is ivey.  she has been with me since she was a pup.  she was wild when she was younger.  she was know in college at "the spawn" short for "the spawn of Satan" because she was so insanely hyper.  now, 10 years later, she has calmed down in her old age and she is the sweetest girl ever! 

a girl and her dog. 

this was our view on sunday morning.  it was chilly, notice liza's toboggan! 

i am not a nature photographer, but i thought i did pretty good getting this shot with a 50mm lens! 

liza was showing us her crazy hat hair in the car.   

it was a great weekend!  -sara