Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Road Trip to the East Side

Last year we headed to the east side of the state in April to celebrate my Grandma Betty's birthday (and Mem and Camryn, too!) - and we were able to get together again this year!

It was just the girls and I this time around, and the drive went so well!
Driving out of the garage - packed lunches already out!

And a little over an hour into the drive - they were both completely cashed out. :)

When we arrived at my grandma's place, it was really nice outside - the girls were so excited to be there!!

We made it!

Jeff, Jen, Tess, and Abbey came down to meet us.

Tess was recovering from a broken leg, was just out of her cast and not walking yet - so I was more than happy to carry that sweet little girl. :)

Seeing Abbey walk for the first time!! So cute!





We hung out in my grandma's apartment for a while


The girls were so excited to play with Abbey :)

Then headed to the hotel - the girls looked adorable with their little rolling suitcases. :)



We ate Panera in the hotel room




Then went swimming!!





The next morning - yummy breakfast

At one point the kids were all on the other side of the table from me. Little crazies. :)


After some more time at the hotel, we headed to brunch at Fox Run to our little birthday celebration!

We get our own room in the dining area, which is good with all the kids running around!

Love this family time :-)






Jeff and Jen got Camryn a little music jewelry box for her birthday - a perfect gift!! 



LOVE little Tess!! 



My two little traveling companions - such a good weekend together :) 



Cupcakes!



So many kids (so many girls) so many balloons!




Family pictures outside before leaving.





We can't get together as a group very often, and so very thankful when we can spend time together like this! 


Spring finally arrives!! (After Spring Break, of course :))

The week after Spring Break, the weather finally started FEELING like spring, and we could be outside without our winter coats on!

 It meant we could start playing on the driveway again.




May attempt at drawing Snoopy!

Camryn adding his collar :)


Swim lessons started for the kids (with Ty and Addi - fun!)



 Cam is back with Miss Bree for lessons, again!


We made our first frozen yogurt trip to Fuzzy Peach this year

The sprinklers came out






And we could finally wear fun spring clothes!!


Sun + warmth after a long winter = happiness!