I see it has been 4 months since my last post...basically my entire time spent in Iowa! I have no excuse for that and will sum up my summer in few words as possible! :-)
I have travelled to Peoria a few times to see my grandchildren, that is a given! The grandkids have been to the farm for two weeks. (Drew only one week because of BB). It was such fun having them with us in Iowa and I do believe they enjoyed it, too. A highlight was spending the entire day at Adventure Land. They had an awesome time.
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| Ready for a day at Adventureland |
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| Lunch on the golf cart is always a must! |
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| Riding the Ferris Wheel with grandpa |
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| These two were glad we haven't installed a deck yet! |
I have also been to Lake Okoboji three times this summer. Twice to stay with Jim and Nancy and once to visit Pam Ferris. Jim passed away after our first visit with them. It was so sad to go a second time, knowing he was gone....We all plan on going again over Labor Day week-end. Matt and his fiance Janelle, along with her CA parents are coming. That will be our first introduction to Matt's future in-laws! I am looking forward to meeting them. Megan and her family are also coming so it should be a fun-filled weekend!
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| With Laura Houchins Mendez and an unidentified bagpiper.. |
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| Sunset on the beautiful lake |
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| They are liking grandpa's old time toys! |
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| They can always plan on a yard cleanup session |
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| Pirates Bay is still a hit for them. |
