WHAT A FANTASTIC VACATION!!!
7/15/2009
We left Iowa around 6am... all 3 of us were very excited. We got to Oklahoma City around 4ish and had lunch with Kyle White and his family. We had a very nice lunch and then went to a fab little yogurt shop. We visited with them for awhile and then headed off to Texas. We got to TX around 8ish, and Mary Frances greeted us at the door holding the twins. They are gorgeous!! Handsome, little men. Avery and Owen clicked right away and were performing for us in no time. They did their Michael Jackson and Elvis routines for us.... absolutely hilarious!!
7/16/2009
We went to Dallas to the Aquarium today, it was awesome! They had live animals, lots of sea creatures, but our favorite was the shark tank you walked through. Very cool!! We then went to Incredible Pizza, that was lots of fun!! This place had a huge pizza buffet, games, go karts, bowling, and much more!! Too much fun!! The kids had a blast. We then went back to the Nelsons, played some games and just relaxed.
7/17/2009
Tracy and Philip went to tour the Dallas Cowboys new stadium. They were most impressed with the 7-story plasmas... Tracy loved the stadium. Guess we will have to go to a game their sometime (sounds fun to me!!). We stayed at the house and took the kids swimming. Avery got a TX thorn in her foot and that was very traumatic. I was telling MF how little girls are a bit different than boys when they get hurt. While we were over there consoling Avery, Owen was pulling TX thorns out of his feet as if it were nothing (too funny!). We then went to the Stockyards and MF bought Avery a cowgirl hat. She looked so cute! Then we went back to the Nelsons and had spaghetti. We visited and relaxed, it was so hot down there.... 104 that day!
7/18/2009
We left Texas around 6ish and headed to Springfield MO. We got there around 2ish and visited with Linda and Ron for awhile. They have a very nice home. After that we went to Cami and Erics, they also have a very nice home. Little Erica is adorable, and Cameron is a ham! Linda and Ron took us out with Cami and Eric to a Japanese steak house... YUM!!! Then we went back to Cami and Erics and let the kids play.
7/19/2009
We went to their church, and it was so nice. We loved the children's time with Holly the puppet. We had a little subway for lunch and then off to Amy and RonEarls for a swim. They have a nice home with a community pool. Ron was teaching Avery how to kick off the wall and swim on her back, she really enjoyed that. We had a great time, and then we had a BBQ at RonEarl and Amy's.
7/20/2009
Linda made us breakfast before we left and we headed to St Joseph MO. We got to Todd and Angies around 3ish and hung out with the girls until Todd got home. We then went to Whisky Creek for dinner. We had a very nice visit with them, and then we were homeward bound. We got home around 12:30am. We had such an awesome vacation!! So much FUN!!!
We then relaxed on Tuesday and on Wednesday we went to Tracy's Dr. He had his procedure, and has been relaxing. During the weekend we went over to Humeston where Ken and Ronna were camping. We had a nice visit with everyone there. Sunday, we did not do anything. Just stayed home and relaxed. Monday it is back to work. A 3 day weeek, then off to the float trip!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
4th of July 2009
We had a great 4th. It was the first year in awhile we did not go to Hannibal, but we had lots of fun in Iowa!!
I first have to tell you about the walk we went on one night last week. Tracy, Avery, and I were walking to the creek (we walk there and throw rocks in, we see who can hit these concrete culvert things)... anyway, on our way back Avery asked if I would snap off on of the limbs from a tree so she could carry it back. So, I did and here is the reason she wanted that limb (this might bring tears to your eyes)... "Mommy, look I am waving my tree just like the people did for Jesus when he was on the donkey." How awesome is that!!! Then, she began singing God is an Awesome God... I know my heavenly Father was smiling down on her! What a joy she is!!
Thursday we went to see Yankee Doodle Pops, we sat on the top of AE parking ramp, that was a lot of FUN!
Friday, 7/3 I didn't have to work! Niiiiiiiiiice!! So, we went to DM and had a shopping day. We first went to get our nails and toes done, Avery and I had a blast! We used our giftcard from Daddy at Christmas... Avery loved the pedicure, she called it "the bath" We went to Kohls, ate at Legends, and went to Gordmons. Avery was supposed to go to Macy's pool party, but it was canceled due to rain.... so we went to see Ice Age 3 in 3-D. Great movie! We had a blast.
Saturday, we went to Knoxville where the Hall's were all camping. We played in the ladder golf/bags tournament... and Ryan Hall and I won the bags tournament ($15.00) prize, sweet! We did not do as well on the golf... : ( We had delicious chops, and saw some fireworks. Avery decided to stay the night with Granma and PaPa, so Tracy and I went home and crashed. I was so tired, winning takes a lot out of you : )
Sunday, we picked up Avery and went to DM to exchange Avery's clothes at Childrens Place. Then we ran to HyVee and got a few groceries for our trip to TX. We leave on Wednesday 7/8. We are so excited!!
We had a great 4th of July, Avery is something else! What a blessing my family is!! I love my husband and daughter so much!
** Avery was walking down the hallway humming the wedding march, Tracy asked her if she was getting married and she said "Yep"... he then asked her if she ever had a boyfriend that Mommy and Daddy did not like, what would she do... she said (and I quote) "then I won't like him either!!" Notice I documented this for future reference!!
I first have to tell you about the walk we went on one night last week. Tracy, Avery, and I were walking to the creek (we walk there and throw rocks in, we see who can hit these concrete culvert things)... anyway, on our way back Avery asked if I would snap off on of the limbs from a tree so she could carry it back. So, I did and here is the reason she wanted that limb (this might bring tears to your eyes)... "Mommy, look I am waving my tree just like the people did for Jesus when he was on the donkey." How awesome is that!!! Then, she began singing God is an Awesome God... I know my heavenly Father was smiling down on her! What a joy she is!!
Thursday we went to see Yankee Doodle Pops, we sat on the top of AE parking ramp, that was a lot of FUN!
Friday, 7/3 I didn't have to work! Niiiiiiiiiice!! So, we went to DM and had a shopping day. We first went to get our nails and toes done, Avery and I had a blast! We used our giftcard from Daddy at Christmas... Avery loved the pedicure, she called it "the bath" We went to Kohls, ate at Legends, and went to Gordmons. Avery was supposed to go to Macy's pool party, but it was canceled due to rain.... so we went to see Ice Age 3 in 3-D. Great movie! We had a blast.
Saturday, we went to Knoxville where the Hall's were all camping. We played in the ladder golf/bags tournament... and Ryan Hall and I won the bags tournament ($15.00) prize, sweet! We did not do as well on the golf... : ( We had delicious chops, and saw some fireworks. Avery decided to stay the night with Granma and PaPa, so Tracy and I went home and crashed. I was so tired, winning takes a lot out of you : )
Sunday, we picked up Avery and went to DM to exchange Avery's clothes at Childrens Place. Then we ran to HyVee and got a few groceries for our trip to TX. We leave on Wednesday 7/8. We are so excited!!
We had a great 4th of July, Avery is something else! What a blessing my family is!! I love my husband and daughter so much!
** Avery was walking down the hallway humming the wedding march, Tracy asked her if she was getting married and she said "Yep"... he then asked her if she ever had a boyfriend that Mommy and Daddy did not like, what would she do... she said (and I quote) "then I won't like him either!!" Notice I documented this for future reference!!
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Eric and Nicoles Wedding
What a beautiful wedding in Missouri on Saturday, June 27. Eric and Nicole were married in Nelsonville, and their reception was in Palmyra. Tracy made a Cardinal banner for them, adorable! Love Birds!! We had lots of fun! I met Jessica Donath and Angie (Howards granddaughter).. they were very cool.
Before the wedding, Mom came to our house and stayed a couple nights. She took Avery to the zoo on Thursday 6/25/09, they had a great time. Then they picked me up from work and we went shopping. That was a blast! It was fun watching Mom try on different things at Whitehouse. Avery was dancing around in all the dressing room mirrors, of coarse very entertaining. We ate at Red Robin, and got home around 9ish. It was a fantastic day!
Friday, I had to work... Mom and Avery just hung out around the house. Avery had her final t-ball game on Friday night @ 7. We went to the game and then left for Hannibal right after the game. We got to Hannibal around midnight.
And finally on Sunday, we went to see Ma at her apartment. She seems to be doing very well. She has had a tough couple of years, but I have the best memories of ping pong, bumper pool, JandS restaurant, hamburgers, and mac/cheese. Saturdays at Ma's, those were the days!
We got home on Sunday evening, and went to pick up Belle. She was at Ken and Ronnas for the weekend, silly little dog...she was so tired! She crashed when she came home. And so did we!!
It was back to work on Monday... we went for a walk (all the way over to Ken and Ronnas). Avery and Belle were getting tired, but they both made it. Ken and Ronna sold their house, so we went over to take a look at it. They finished the basement and it looks awesome! The couple that bought it are a younger couple... We are planning our Country Block party, so we can meet all the new neighbors.
Texas is not too far away. We leave on Wednesday 7/8/09. We will be stopping in OK to see Kyle on the way down, and then stay with the Nelsons until Saturday. Then it is off to Springfield to visit the Rosendahls, and on Monday it is off to St. Jo to visit our friends there. We are looking forward to our trip, can't wait to see everyone!!
Before the wedding, Mom came to our house and stayed a couple nights. She took Avery to the zoo on Thursday 6/25/09, they had a great time. Then they picked me up from work and we went shopping. That was a blast! It was fun watching Mom try on different things at Whitehouse. Avery was dancing around in all the dressing room mirrors, of coarse very entertaining. We ate at Red Robin, and got home around 9ish. It was a fantastic day!
Friday, I had to work... Mom and Avery just hung out around the house. Avery had her final t-ball game on Friday night @ 7. We went to the game and then left for Hannibal right after the game. We got to Hannibal around midnight.
And finally on Sunday, we went to see Ma at her apartment. She seems to be doing very well. She has had a tough couple of years, but I have the best memories of ping pong, bumper pool, JandS restaurant, hamburgers, and mac/cheese. Saturdays at Ma's, those were the days!
We got home on Sunday evening, and went to pick up Belle. She was at Ken and Ronnas for the weekend, silly little dog...she was so tired! She crashed when she came home. And so did we!!
It was back to work on Monday... we went for a walk (all the way over to Ken and Ronnas). Avery and Belle were getting tired, but they both made it. Ken and Ronna sold their house, so we went over to take a look at it. They finished the basement and it looks awesome! The couple that bought it are a younger couple... We are planning our Country Block party, so we can meet all the new neighbors.
Texas is not too far away. We leave on Wednesday 7/8/09. We will be stopping in OK to see Kyle on the way down, and then stay with the Nelsons until Saturday. Then it is off to Springfield to visit the Rosendahls, and on Monday it is off to St. Jo to visit our friends there. We are looking forward to our trip, can't wait to see everyone!!
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