Here are a bunch of pics from our last couple of weeks on the road, beginning with a small reunion with some of my classmates from Cato and ending with our stay in NC with Ryan's boss.
Catching up with Jeremy at our mini reunion hosted by Colleen. It was a great afternoon, good food, and competitive corn hole.
Our next stop was a week at Ryan's parents' place in Columbus, PA. Ava finally got to meet Shannon's wife, Lisa. She is a baby lover and cuddled with Ava every chance she got!
We had a cookout down by the barn on July 31st. The LaSalvias, Weavers, Bylers and Bogerts were all in attendance. Hunter LaSalvia thoroughly enjoyed cooking hot dogs over the fire.
Hunter's sister, Taylor, entertained us all by eating an entire ear of corn...even though it took an hour!
LJ, a friend and Ryan's former coach, came out to visit us and catch up. We haven't seen him since our wedding, so it was a wonderful visit.
Dana and Amy Keeler missed the cookout, but made it out to visit us this past Sunday. Ava charmed them both and Amy was very proud of herself when she got Ava to burp. :)
We decided to stop in NC at the Gockerel's. Ryan's boss, Darrick, and his wife, Dina, were thrilled that we stayed with them for 2 nights. They have recently built a stunning log cabin in the mountains and it was really tough to leave. We have already started making plans for a visit next summer because we really want to see the gem mines and Linville Falls. 
A view from the top of their extremely long driveway. The view from the front deck in the morning was awesome once the fog lifted.
Ava finally found her thumb! 
We really only had an afternoon to explore NC, so we chose to visit Grandfather Mtn. It was well worth it! The weather was gorgeous and the view was spectacular. Ava was awake when we crossed the swinging bridge and then she napped the rest of the way.
On the swinging bridge: exactly 1 mile above sea level. It's the highest swinging bridge in the U.S.
On the other side of the bridge there were huge rocks to climb on. This is as far out as we could go. From this point you can see in every direction - STUNNING!
On our way back across the bridge with Darrick and Dina.
On the road again...Ava has been great in the car. Lately she's begun to play with the toys I hang on her car seat. She tuckered herself out after awhile! So cute!
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