Lucy and Lindsay Lou

As far back as I can remember, my niece Lindsay has come to visit us over summer break.  I always wondered when she was younger....'will she still want to come see us when she is older/a teenager?'   My thinking then was, of course, that most teens prefer being with their peers as opposed to us weird and completely out-or-touch adults.  Luckily, Lindsay isn't like 'most teens'...and she has continued to bless us with her visits.   (Even if we did have to watch "The Bachelorette" with her!)  

It goes without saying that Lucy is in heaven when her cousin is here.   And Lindsay is so good with Lucy...always playing with her and doing girlie thing, like painting nails!

And curling her hair:  (9 second video)

We went to the Creation Museum one day, and our friends Tammy and Abby joined along. 

Is there anything more cute than two friends spontaneously holding hands?

 

For anyone who has never been,  the Creation Museum is a must see!  They have amazing botanical gardens.  The weather could not have been more perfect the day we were there.

They also have a petting zoo.  The pictures below are some of my favorites.  For nearly fifteen minutes, Lucy was trying to pick up one of these little roosters.  Abby had walked right in to their pen and held one;  Lucy was so yearning to do the same as her friend.  But she was scared and timid.   Finally, with lots of support and coaching from Abby....she did it!  You can see the excitement in Lucy's face, and the pride in Abby's.  It was priceless!

The girls even got to go on a camel ride!  (all one minute of it!)

Donuts....and a beautiful morning at the park:

Lindsay took this picture!  So cute!

I never knew it was such hard work to play at the park!

Lindsay is off to college in a few weeks!   So amazing!  The thought creeps into my mind, as before, 'will she still want to come and visit us?  even though she is a young adult? and further away?' I have to believe yes, as we so treasure her time with us.