Taylor Cousin Day

We've had a trip planned to Sioux City for about a month now...  we don't get over there often enough, with busy weekends.  So we made the trip Friday after work - got on the road about 4:45.  It was good trip... smooth, no meltdowns from the kids.  Score.  

We got to Blair and Martina's about 7:45...  the kids started playing, and we had some popcorn, and got the kiddos ready for bed.  

Saturday morning we got up and ready for the day.  We took the kids to a place called Drop Zone, it's really similar to Sky Zone here in Des Moines - basically a trampoline park.  The boys - both big and small were off to the big trampolines - dodge ball - and ninja warrior type area.  The little girls and Martina and I had to stay in a smaller section - with a fun little trampoline, as well as a big play area.  Everyone did really well, and they all had fun.  Blair and Ryan were sweaty!  ha.  

We grabbed lunch out... then back to the house to just hang out.  Kayson and Tate played outside most of the afternoon - did fairly well.  The girls took their rests, which was much needed.  Martina and I went to Kohl's and Target and walked around...  was nice to just have some time with her.  She's prepping to have that 3rd baby...  and I needed a distraction from thinking about Mom.  It was a win-win.  We had a nice couple hours. 

Blair grilled out for us Saturday night...  and then we got on the road about 7:30.  The kids did well on the ride home - a movie for the first half, then slept...  it worked out well. 

Here are some pics of our day.