Our last couple of days in Illinois were relaxing. We really enjoyed the time we got to spend with Betty, being able to see Nathan get indcuted into his high school sports hall of fame, visiting with family and friends, being outside, and enjoying the beauty of southern Illinois.
On one of our last days, we went to one of Betty's good friend's home to see their pony and mules. They were beautiful and quite impressive, thogh the boys were most impressed with the playhouse and baby dolls. At one point Caleb came out with the baby in the carrier, and then they both pushed the baby so nicely in the stroller. It was cute!
The boys love riding on tractors and golf carts. One of the neighbors took the boys and I for a ride to see their pony and chickens.
And to go pick some fresh eggs.
That evening we went for a walk on the nature trail.
On the day we left, we visited a neat park with turtle sculptures near the St. Louis zoo. Both boys enjoyed climbing on sculptures and running around the park.
And swinging like monkeys!
It was sad to say goodbye, but we know we will be back soon and have many fun times ahead. Thank you so much Grandma Betty for the wonderful couple of weeks, and for all the love you and Mark have for our family. We love you, until next time...
Well, our flight out of St. Louis was delayed a bit and we ended up missing our flight to Kuwait by about 25 minutes. It was late at night, we didn't have luggage or a stroller, the airport was packed with others who missed flights, and we ended up getting a hotel room around 2am. The boys did so good, they really got the super trooper award for being so flexible. The great news was we got an extra day in the Virginia. We drove through Haymarket, checked in on our house, went to get cupcakes and cider from our favorite coffee shop in town, and we spent a few hours at one of our favorite places, Manassas Battlefield. It was a treat to have the extra day in VA.
We made it back to Kuwait with no problems at all, and our luggage was first off the plane. It is a very different place from where we have been, but it's a great place and is right now our home away from home.
6 comments:
Those last days you saw a real variety of landscapes. It was good you were able to be in Illinois for a few weeks, I will be looking forward to the time we can all be together. Thanks for the pictures. Love, Dad P.
Those last days you saw a real variety of landscapes. It was good you were able to be in Illinois for a few weeks, I will be looking forward to the time we can all be together. Thanks for the pictures. Love, Dad P.
Those last days you saw a real variety of landscapes. It was good you were able to be in Illinois for a few weeks, I will be looking forward to the time we can all be together. Thanks for the pictures. Love, Dad P.
What a wonderful last few days in Illinois - You had quite a trip. Love all the pictures - everyone looks great. Nice you had a bonus day in VA and got to go to some of your old places with the boys.
Love you all 4,
Mom & Dad
Yes...until next time. Glad you could spend sometime in the green state of Illinois :)
PS They finally plowed the field and planted beans. Wish the boys could have seen it.
Thanks for everything.
Looks like a fun trip. Glad everything was good when you finally got back! Love Ya!
AA
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