Abby Can Read! (Plus our Family Day)

Abby is starting to read. She has been trying to read Hop on Pop (mom's favorite) and now has some early beginner books from her school that we are borrowing. She is doing a great job. She needs a little help, but we are so proud. The more she is sounding out the words the more confidence she is gaining. I'm hoping she will be reading before she starts Kindergarten!!!

We went to the mountains yesterday because it was such a beautiful day. We started off at Cracker Barrel for a brunch which was wonderful. Abby actually read the first page of the kid's menu. Then we headed to the mountains, after stopping at Daddy's favorite store Little River's Fly Shop. We headed up to New Found Gap enjoying the sounds and smells of the mountains. Abby was so excited to see the 'top' of the mountain, unfortunately she fell asleep about 10-15 minutes before we got to New Found Gap. So we decided to head on over the mountain into North Carolina. We went to the Oconoluftee Center (not sure the real name) and Abby woke up. She asked us if we made it to the top and we told we did but we went down the other side because she was asleep. She started to cry. We then told her she would see it going back home!! We decided to get out and walk around. It was a beautiful day!! Then we headed back and made it to New Found Gap where Ben and Abby walked around. We then went to Gatlinburg to eat some supper and headed home. What a fun family day, which was definitely needed. Hopefully Ben can post some pics from the trip.