Memorial Weekend

Memorial Weekend.... we traveled up to visit Addie & Ava.  The kids ROCKED our 6 hour car trip {turned 7 hour car trip adding in food & potty stops}  We put the boys in diapers because we're lazy like that & packed a little potty.  I think Logan was wet once on the way there & stayed dry until that last short stretch home.  Hayden was wet twice each way I think, but did still pee in the potty everytime we stopped.  We stopped 3x each way.  Often to just pull out a little potty & water bottle alongside a gravel road.  And Livi of course was no potty issue.  They watched movies.  Snacked.  And traveled great.

They had a fun time playing with all the girls' things.

 Um... or Uncle Aaron's things!!

Saturday was kind of cold & rainy.... so we hung inside.  Ate WAY too much.  And tried to take some self portraits!!  Tried....

Ok one out of 100 isn't bad!

Got Addie too!!

We got in some papa wrestle time....

And went "swimming" in Aunt Tisha's "big one" bath tub.

We slept pretty darn well in our sleeping bags, and napped fantastic.  So much better than our past trips up there!!

Sunday the weather did a 180 on us.  It was 90+ & humid!!  The guys got their project for the weekend done.....so we all headed out to try it out!

How is she so big??!

How can he even have a grump face while swinging? 

Meanwhile Logan & his cars ran up & down the hill.  It was no problem & not scary coming down this year!!

Love her beyond words!!

After a nap, we busted out the little pool.  Its been a while since our kids have gone swimming.  They weren't too sure at first.

But that didn't last too long!

Aaron & Hayden had a water fight too!!

Then there was Logan, who still wasn't too sure...

Then when he got in... he was upset that "mine pull-up all wet."  He didn't like having a wet swim diaper since it was pull-up like.  This could be a problem!!!

He did eventually swim..... comando!  And as we were draining the pool.

They weren't exactly ready to be done!!!

So we moved the party inside (& added some soap!)

Monday we ate breakfast & made some pretty pictures on Tisha & Aaron's sidewalk before we headed home.

My attempts at a picture of the 4 of them....

Heading home!

Meanwhile, my bestest friend from eternity was getting married on the beach in California.  I wish we could have been there Linds.  Love you dearly.  You deserve the best & I'm glad you found someone to make your dreams come true.  You looked stunning, just like I knew you would.  All my love as you begin this journey of marriage {& of being a military wife}.  I'm so proud of you!

Thank you to all those soldiers who have given their lives that we may enjoy the freedoms we took for granted on this fun family weekend.  Thank you to those who are currently serving.  Those who have served.  And those who hope to one day serve. 

I hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!

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