A Get Away

Tuesday morning, Kayson, Cora and I made a trip to Clarion.  My sisters had some time off from work, so we talked and thought spending a day together would be nice, something different.  There was also a volleyball game we could see, so that was another reason to get home.  

We spent the day just hanging out...  a super short nap was taken by Kayson, which made for a disappointing afternoon, but we survived.  Ryan was actually working in Fort Dodge, so he just came to Clarion when he was done, so he could see some family and the VB game.  It worked out perfectly.  

We all got to bed late and up early today!  Ryan headed back to Fort Dodge, the kids and I hung out with Grandma a little... and Kayson got to be farmer for a little bit!  Papa Paul gave us a ride in the combine (out in the field and everything!).  Kayson loved it, it was so sweet.  

Before lunch, one of my tires looked low...  a nail was found, so I had that fixed while in Clarion, so that's taken care of.  Then had a quick lunch with Jill, then headed back to DSM.  Kayson was asleep before we got out of Clarion!  

It was a nice little get away, however, I'm not going to lie - I'm wiped out.  Packing, hauling and taking care of two kids away from home is a little overwhelming.  We had so many bags, and burp rags, and outfits... you name it!  I know we had everything we needed, and we had help, however, it's just different...  a different kind of exhausting!  I'm looking forward to putting my feet up in 20 minutes and watching the new CSI!  :)

Here are a few pictures from Tuesday and this morning.

Before the combine ride!

Look at that grin!!!  So pretty.

For 30 minutes, all the kids were together.  So awesome!