Visiting Daddy in South Carolina

Tony's last stop before heading to Afghanistan was in training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC. So, we took Simone on a long road trip to visit him for the week before he left. Simone loved helping drive...












Once we arrived, Simone sported her sailor dress to support her dad...










We also had a full day of fun at the Riverbanks Zoo...
















By day's end, Simone was pooped...









Back at the hotel she had more hanging out time with daddy...







She discovered her toes...



And even went for her very first swim...

She's a natural




We had a great visit and by week's end it was hard to say goodbye. Simone decided to try to stow away in daddy's sea bag...











But, no worries, mommy stopped her. Afghanistan is no place for babies.