Tuesday, June 08, 2010

Trip to MN: The Third Leg

The third leg of our journey began in the wee hours of Thursday morning. 7 days, 1500 miles, hours of talking and 14 people in a 15 passenger van (with JuneBug's potty chair) we were finally headed home. The long way. Our first stop on the return trip was in Indiana. We were so grateful to be able to stop halfway at the M Family's home. 

On the road again!

Catching some ZZZ's they lost somewhere along the way. 

 Serving up ice cream after supper.

I wonder how they knew Vernon's love ice cream?



Mmm, I can see my "cream"

After filling their bellies the kids went out to use up some of the pent up energy by playing basketball.






Chatting outside while the sun goes down. (This was the only picture we got
of Mr. M since he left for work the next morning before the cameras were awake. )



Girlies inside having a grand time.


With little ones to bed and older ones being rounded up some of us sat around enjoying the quiet found in the living room. As the night wore on comfy beds were calling our names so we said goodnight.



The next morning the older boys played air soft. 



J's first time on roller blades...





Genny's too. At first it was Look! I'm getting pretty good. Then...
Ow! :)


Scout




Piano in the morning light.



(Most of) The M Family. Thanks for your hospitality!
Next stop- South Carolina! Or wait you mean we're going to....

Monday, May 17, 2010

Trip to MN: The Fourth Leg

Somewhere between our Indiana stop and home the Director of Events decided we should make an overnight stop at Gr. Grandma Vernon's. So although home was now one more night away we had fun with four generations in one house.
Running around the hedge after arriving because four generations in one house doesn't mean we want four times the energy.

A project I had for Nan on the trip that didn't get accomplished until the last evening.

The next morning
Neeta was told to bend over for....
birthday spankings with a hairbrush. (Guessing by the smile it wasn't as scary as it looked in the first picture)

Putting the hairbrush to good use. Especially since next up is picture time!





Late nights, early mornings you know it does stuff to ya.

A couple cups of coffee later and the transformation into a distinguished gentleman is amazing.

A little brotherly love going on



As the sun rises higher more family get together.


You don't see these everyday. I'd better get a picture.

Despite being almost 2 JuneBug's Aunts and Uncle would still rather carry him than let him walk.


Grandma was worried about her hair blowing in the wind so they kindly fixed it.



Daddy V., Uncle M, Grandma Vernon, and Uncle M.





Heading home. Thus ends our Trip to Minnesota.