Friday night we headed out... the kids were picked up a little early, then we waited on Ryan. (A lot of driving for this guy...) We've been nervous worrying about how Cora would do on the drive. There are times she can't even make it 20 minutes without a meltdown or throwing something. So... knowing we had a 3 hour trip, not going to lie - I was nervous. We got on the road right at 6pm. We put in a movie, which takes care of Kayson... Cora doesn't really watch movies (except she will sit still for Frozen for about 30 minutes). She watched a little... then I gave her one of Kayson's Kindergarten learning book and a crayon, and she colored in that for probably 45 minutes. We pulled off and got McDonald's about half way there... I jumped in the back and helped out with supper on the road... and the kids did great. They both ate pretty darn well for being in the car. By that time, we needed another movie - 'Frozen' it was! It was starting to get dark... I stayed in the back for a little longer - talking about the movie and keeping Cora happy. She did really well. We were thrilled. We pulled into Blair's at about 8:50. Kayson did great too - he only asked if we were there yet twice. :)
Saturday morning we got up... donuts for breakfast and lots of playing for the kiddos! Martina and I (and Landry) got away for a little bit to shop for outfits for the kids' pictures we are having taken in a couple months. Mike and JeanAnn made the trip on Saturday as well to see everyone. The kids (well - my kids) got a little owly Saturday afternoon... Cora took a nice nap, and Kayson even layed down too. He was a little out of sorts, and slept for about an hour. It helped his mood for sure.
That afternoon we took the kids to a cool candy shop... then we went to Blair's school. He showed us around and we played in the gym for about 30 minutes. That was a lot of fun for all of us. A perfect something that was different.
Saturday night Mike and JeanAnn said they would handle the kiddos, so the four of us could go out. We did order pizza in, then us four hit downtown Sioux City. We went to three bars and had a great time!!! It was just what we needed, I think! :)
Today we took it easy this morning... playing for the kids... ate a great lunch... packed up... and were on the road again at 12:45. We needed to get back at a decent time for several reasons - Ryan needed to mow, I needed to pick up the dogs between 4 and 5, groceries needed to be bought (which didn't get done til 9pm) and laundry needed to be done. It was good to get home around 3:45 and still have our evening.
We had a really nice time this weekend... lots of laughs and memories for us and the kids. (all pictures from my phone - forgot my camera!!)
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| Saturday morning jammies - the girls!!! |
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| Martina and the girls. |
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| Visiting Uncle Blair's school! |
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| Palmer's Candy shop |
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| My 'sister' and friend |
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| Our night out! |
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| Cora LOVES Landry - always messing with her! |
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