Summer Vacation 2012

In July, we went to Mom & Dad’s for a week and had a GREAT time!

Our first road trip pics came when James needed to use the restroom and we were nowhere near a bathroom. So, we stopped along the road right at the state line. RIGHT at the state line – you can see the sign just beside the car. All these years of traveling between CO & NE and I’ve never stopped to get a picture of the sign. At least I have a pic of the back of it now.

One of the highlights of our trip was spending some time at Lake McConaughy. The kids LOVED it! I grew up swimming, boating, and playing at Big Mac so it was really special to have Kenny and the kids enjoy it now too.

We spent part of a day in North Platte at Bailey Yard and Cody Go-Carts. Kenny’s highlight that day was obviously the trains, but James and I agreed that getting Pa all wet in the bumper boats was the best part.

Since it was so hot, we HAD to have a water gun fight!

And, James enjoyed a fun game of “Go Fish” with Grandma.

James had a blast at the shop, spending time with Pa and working in the garden.

We planned our trip to coincide while my aunt and uncle, Bonnie & Mike, were there too. It was so nice to visit with them and spend some time together. Last summer when we saw them at Mom & Dad’s Bonnie brought along a little painting project to do with James, and this summer she did the same. James painted a piece of concrete edging for mom and me to put in the garden somewhere. So fun! James had a great time. And, he tried sewing with Aunt Bonnie, too. Thanks, Bonnie & Mike, for spending the week with us!

When we visit Mom & Dad, we ALWAYS play cards. This is one of the things I love about our family. We grew up playing Pitch & Euchre with each other and extended family, and now every time we get together its just tradition. We all enjoy it and I hope we can continue to do this with our kids. We just need to find more friends that play cards in CO!