Monday, July 6, 2009

Illinois Trip June 19-July 5

This post is full of pictures of our trip to Illinois. We were there for 2 weeks. Here is my mom opening her Mother's Day and Birthday gifts.
My kids and my sister's kids at the park. Everyone climbed up the rock except baby Emmett. We walked there and a lady in my mom's neighborhood commented about us taking our daycare for a walk, after looking at this picture maybe she was serious and we thought she was joking.
The only girls.
It was a long afternoon and only had 2 small strollers. Wade was suppose to be holding Emmett, thank goodness for the seat belt. Celeste was fast asleep in the other stroller.
Here we are at my sister's house on Father's Day. My dad, me, my sister Melinda and my brother Mitchell.
The kids playing in a nice big pool. They played all day long and there were definitely red bodies afterwards, but they had so much fun.
The girls reading books together.
Just hanging out with Abe Lincoln's family. They have an amazing Lincoln museum in Springfield, IL. We first went there when Shawn was going to school and my sister had season passes. The kids really enjoyed the shows, the playroom and most of all finding a penny in the star on the floor.
Nice Sunday picture with Grandma VanZuiden.
Miller Park Zoo with Grandpa Harston.
We watched the sea lions getting feed and putting on a little show for us. The birthday boys, Tryeton and Luke. They are only 6 weeks apart. We celebrated their birthdays together. Treyton's birthday was the day after we returned home.
My sister came up to my mom's to stay while we were out there. She left her duffel bag by the stairs where the kids run past frequently. Celeste got into her stuff and found some lotion. I use lotion on my face every morning and Celeste watches me some mornings getting ready for the day. I have failed to teach her what kind of lotion you are to use on your face (for those unaware, this is diaper rash cream).
Mini-golf with Grandpa Harston. My sister kindly took the kids around while I played against my dad. Out of respect, I let him win.
Winding down our vacation with sparklers for the 4th of July. My sister took the boys with her to watch fireworks while Shawn and I packed and loaded up the van. We left early July 5 to drive home.
Our family with Grandma and Grandpa VanZuiden.

1 comments:

Anonymous said...

Becky, you guys came to Il and did not call us. I am so hurt. Okay not really, but we would have loved to see you guys. Next time you come you will have to call us we could meet you half way for dinner or something.