Weekend at Mimi and Poppy's

A few weekends ago we headed south so spend the weekend at Mimi and Poppy's house (Cory's mom and stepdad).  About the actual trip, we have always had a hunch that Lincoln may be one to get carsick but this trip helped confirm it.  We took the backroads which is about two hours of two lane roads and Lincoln cried the whole time.  Overtime he has become a pretty good traveler so it only made sense that the roads were upsetting his stomach.  We finally stomped and I climbed in the back seat with him.  Once I did that and held his hand and talked to him he was asleep in 5 minutes.  Bless his heart.

Ok back to the weekend.  Poppy was mainly at the deer camp all weekend but he stopped by a few times to visit.  In fact the first time he stopped by to visit was Saturday morning with the deer he had just killed.  Lincoln was not sure what to think of the dead animal that did not make any animal sounds. 

Later on that morning Cory's twin brother and his family came over to hang out with us.  We played out in the yard with the leaves, ate lunch and then went to the park at the local elementary school down the street.

We had a great time visiting and hanging out with all of our family!

And, we arrived home on Sunday evening just in time for the bonfire/hayride at our small group leaders house.  I only took this one picture all night.  I guess I busy having too much fun.

Papa and Gigi's

Last week we spent a few days at my parent's house.  My SIL and nieces were staying there while my brother and nephew were in Wyoming on a mission trip.  Also, a bonus is that my cousin Jordan flew into town to visit as well.  I loved seeing so many fun girls at one time!  For the most part we lounged around Papa and Gigi's house.  One day, we (Heather, my two oldest nieces, Jordan and myself) went to Wild River Country for a few hours!  It was overcast so we were actually able to stay about 4 hours. We rode some rides with the girls and really had a lot of fun.  The babies (Story and Lincoln) stayed at home with Gigi. 

Summer and Tilly had fun putting barrettes and rollers in Jordan's hair!

 And Tilly dressed up in her new chef outfit from Cory, Juie and Lincoln.

And Jordan also managed to sqeeze in some time with Lincoln too.  He really liked Jordan although the pictures might lead you to believe otherwise!

And we were also able to celebrate Gigi's big news on her new job!  She has been without a job for three months and accepted a position at a new company on Wednesday.  Congrats mom!!

taken with my iphone

We had a great visit and always look forward to seeing these faces again! 

And just for a side note, this was the first time I took Lincoln by myself  on a road trip!  The trip there was slightly rough but on the way home he slept about 2 of the 3 hours! 

Beach Vaca: The End (finally)

Well our laptop has bit the dust but they were able to save all our data.  A flash drive with 16,000 pictures was given to me to sort through!  Fun times.  So I am finishing up this vacation post so I can get it off my to-do list.  If my pics were more orgnaized I would add more photos but this will have to do for now.

On Thursday, we enjoyed more pool and beach time.  My mom must have taken these pics of the kids before heading to the water. 

Friday was our last day :(  We went to the Splash Pad at the mall area.  We got there right at 10:00 when it opened which was before it got too busy.  To say that Lincoln loved it would be an understatement.  He had a ball.  I will let the pictures tell the story...

Telling all the passerbys "Hi"

Took a break to tell me he needed a cookie.

Made a friend

And then Carter shared his ICEE with Lincoln

Friday afternoon Heather and I again enjoyed some beach time.  While we were there a man caught this turtle.  All I had was my phone so here is a picture.  I sent it to my mom back at the house and she told me that this raccoon showed up on our porch!  Gross.  I would post a picture but I cannot find it amist the 6000 on my flash drive.  Just imagine it.  It was big.


Friday evening we took one last walk on the beach and I snapped these pics with my other lens. 

Thanks Mom and Dad for an AWESOME time!  We loved our time at the beach and cannot wait to return!!  We love you!

Beach Vaca: Day Four

On Wednesday morning, we headed back out to the beach!  Lincoln enjoyed the beach a little bit more this time.  He especially loved sitting on the shore and letting the water run up on his legs. 

Lincoln waving at everyone on the beach

Getting a drink with some help from Pa-Pa

That evening, my SIL arranged for us to have our pictures taken on the beach by Ken Rada Photography.  He took 361 pictures!  Here are just a few of my favorites.

Thanks, Heather for arranging the pictures for us.  They are definitely ones we will treasure for years to come.