Vacation!!

We had the best 48 hour vacation to DesMoines, Iowa. I found a smokin' deal on The Radio Shopping Show. Here we are at the hotel.

This was Macker's first time jumping.

The INDOOR pool.

Fun.

This is my 60 something mother. I think it's the funniest thing I've ever seen.


The whole family on our way into Adventureland!! SOOO EXCITED!! Check out my older sister's blog for a much better recap!

Nanny, Papa, Kers and the babies.

On the train.

Tea cups!

Lulu!

The grandkids!

Macker LOVED the Ladybugs! (I did too as a little kid)

So fun!

The ski lift.

Macker and I on the Chuck Wagon. I was scared but he loved it.

Papa and Mac in the splash pad.

Can't wait till next year!!! Love you guys!

4th Weekend

We made our first trip to Cedar Rapids for the 4th of July. It's the first time we have ever been there for the 4th since we have been married.

My dad has a special tradition he does with the 3 oldest grand kids. It's called the "secret stairs" and the kids love it.

Amelia in the "secret" tunnel.

The kids in the "secret" river.

Following the leader.

Cousin Hanker.

My dad gave me rides like this when I was Amelia's age.

Off for a real bike ride.

A little hanging out in the driveway.

Macker cooling off.

Poor Papa getting soaked.

Swimming, a little different than in AZ.

Nanny and the babies.

Where are you going, Lulu?!

Macker's first bike ride.

The helmet bugged him.

Amelia loved waving the flag.

Nanny and the teenagers.

Macker bumped his head.

Taking their babies for a walk.

A little nervous about sparklers.

They loved them!!

Uncle Lee and Aunt Lions.

What a hunk?!

Girl cousins.

Where's Lulu?

Fireworks.

Blooming

Our backyard is full of color! Behind the kids are the flowers Amelia and I planted.

Can you believe those lillies?!

Mac loves them.

These are clamantis and more lillies.

We are loving it.

Aunt Kers, thanks for the climber we are loving it!!