Family and Friends we visited in the Midwest

Another train ride. We love to ride the train. It never gets old. The breeze on a hot day is so nice. On this day the train almost didn't make it up "the hill". It wasn't much of a hill, but it still was having trouble. We didn't have to get out and push, though.

Leisel right out of the bath. She loves baths. What baby doesn't...

The boys found the BIGGEST SLUG at Ken's Granna's home! Yuck!

Ken flew in from NC after being alone for 2.5 weeks. He came in right before Father's day and helped me fly back with the kids. (My parents helped fly me and the kids to Kansas)

We also saw Ken's grandmother (Maryjo) aka "granna". She is 89 years old and still lives on her own. She seems to be doing quite well. We had a very nice visit with her. She loves Zarda BBQ and I have to say I am a new fan as well. BBQ ain't the same here in the south.

A. Judy and Leisel.

We visited my Aunt Judy(my dad's older sister) and Uncle Rudy's home in Atchison, KS. They just celebrated 50 years of marriage...Amazing! My Cousin Lynn brought her two kids. It was great to see them, since it's hard to do as we get older and busier.

Reagan and Leisel.

My A. Judy and My Dad "E".

Connor, Regan, Caleb & Toby.

Lynn and Leisel.

We went to see my great friend, Colleen, whom I have known since we were 5. They just sold and bought a new home. Her 5 year old daughter Ashlynn took this picture. We had 7 kids total that day since Colleen watches two other children. It was a very chaotic day with 7 kids. We had a fun time though.

My A. Kathy and U. Dean came down for a visit, which was nice. (My Mom's younger sister)

We went to vist Beth and Micah's home. We made s'mores. The kids really just liked roasting the marshmellows and eating them. They didn't care for the graham cracker/chocolate/mallow combo. My sister sold her house to the first people who saw it and found one to buy during our 3 week stay. They are moving in July while my parents are leaving for Australia. Too bad we don't live closer so we could help them move! We are excited for them. Beth and Micah are also having another girl in October!