Wow what a summer trip we had. The girls and I left on June 24 and didn't return until Aug 5. We started off from home and drove to Arkansas. We visited with my parents for a few days before the girls and I went our separate ways for 2 weeks. I flew to Texas to visit with the Voltin's, the girls off to Washington to visit Mike's family. This was Izzy's first trip out there and her first time meeting a lot of family.
This is a picture of most of Grandma Bonnie and Grandpa Ron's grandkids.
While they were there I was in Texas to help with their newest arrival baby Hope. As with every trip with the Voltin's it went way too fast. I would add a picture from my trip but the only picture that I took there was of Pam and Hope and Pam had just woke up. I won't plaster that picture all over the internet for you! ;)
After 2 weeks I flew up to WA to meet up with my girls. I was greeted at the airport with big hugs, flowers and a cute little balloon. Our time in WA and OR was filled with visit with family and Izzy's 3rd birthday party.
Great Grandpa Ralph and Great Grandma Dee with the girls
Izzy's party was fun to plan. We had all of her favorite things Phineas and Ferb, pizza and cupcakes. It was so great to have so many family members at her party and for me to be able see all of them too.
The only bummer about this party was it was soo cold that day in the park. Who knew that a party in July you would need to bundle up for. The day did get warmer and the kids were able to go back to the park to swim at the pool together. Happy 3rd Birthday Izzy girl!
After that we headed back to Arkansas to have a real visit with my parents, sister and nephews. Izzy also lucked out because she was given another party to celebrate with all of them and again with her pals Phineas and Ferb.
Izzy wanted a water day so we spent the entire day out in the pool and slip-n-slide. All of the kids loved it.
Poor Kody! The kids were having a great time chasing him down and tackling him in the pool. We decided to leave AR a little sooner than we planned but we decided to bring everyone with us but my sister Michelle because she had to work, boohiss for Michelle to our next stop. At the last minute we decided to take a trip to Nashville which was on our way home any way. We stayed their for just 2 days but it was a lot of fun for the kiddos. Before we arrived we did some searching to find what we wanted to do in such a short amount of time. The kids all vote for the Adventure Space Center and the Duck boat Tour, so that is what we did.
This them at the Space Center. Below is the super crew just before we took our tour of Nashville. Both of the girls and Konan got to drive it while it was in the water. They really had a great time.
