The almost smiling girl

The trip, well the tail end

My mother (bless her heart) drove my family over 2,700 miles from Washington state to Memphis, TN so they could be with me. I surprised them and drove out to meet them in Kansas City, Missouri. We drove around and saw a few sites. We stayed with Sheila's brother and his wife's family and then continued our journey to Memphis.

Grandma, Lydia, and Matthew at the Liberty Jail

 The troops at Liberty Jail (nice name for a Jail huh?)

 At the Independence Missouri visitor's center. They had a nice section for kids to play at.

 The biggest checkers I ever did saw!

 Adam-ondi-aman (sp?). Sheila's parents want to move over to this area.

And Jenna joining in on the action. My mother made a nice car seat cover to help the sleeping baby sleep.

Good times in the garden... of dirt

Ms. Lydia 

Ahh, it broke! Ohh well, another shovel :)

Easter

Lydia and Matthew had a good time coloring easter eggs and getting their fingers different colors.

The easter baskets were made by Sheila's grandma. On your mark... get set... 

GO! 

Yumm! Chocolate!

Grandpa and the little lady

Jenna's Baby Blessing

My parents and I flew out to Washington on standby. We had hopped to get there Friday night but we weren't able to get on our flights, but were fortunate enough to make it Saturday morning. We invited the Thomasons to come over. My children like hanging out with their family.

Lydia and her BFF Makayla

 Photo of everyone there

Another one 

 And my parents... my mother is getting a foot massage from Barry

The pretty girl. Sheila has said that she wanted a chubby girl. I think she may have gotten her wish :) 

Interesting note is that the dress is the same one Sheila wore. 

Almost a true cowboy.

Matthew and Ben. Matt usually doesn't play with others so it's good to see that he's learning.

Afterwards I thought this was pretty cool. In the middle right you can see some dear.