This week, the family loaded up and headed to St. Louis on Thursday to see Mimi and Papa. The drive to St. Louis was like a scene from a movie. We thought we could get across the state with only making one stop in God's Country (Columbia) for dinner and bathroom stop. Instead, Aubrey started getting fussy from hunger about an hour and a half into the drive. We wanted to try and push her 30 minutes until we got to Columbia, but then Henry started yelling he had to pee! So we pulled off and stopped at a gas station/repair shop/tractor sales place just west of the river. Stopping there threw off the rest of the timing. After stopping in Columbia for dinner and some mild nostalgia, we no longer were going to be able to make it without stopping yet again to feed Aubrey and let Henry go to the bathroom. Parenting, geez!
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| The kids' future! M-I-Z! |
On Friday, we took the kids to Grant's farm so that 1) Henry could see some animals, and 2) the adults could get free beverages :) What I was not anticipating is Aubrey 'blowing out' while we were waiting to get into the park! There is nothing like standing in a line of strangers, trying to maneuver cleaning and changing your baby without getting any of the 'shrapnel' on you. Note that Reggie failed at this. You know who you don't bring a separate change of clothes for on a family outing? Dad..... :) Henry loved the bird show and elephant, and Aubs loved that we were able to find an air conditioned spot for her to eat!
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| With Mom outside the bird show (in her second outfit of the day) |
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| Enjoying the free beverages! |
Saturday was a bit of a wash out during the day. However, the rain stopped in time for Laura and Reggie to take in the Cardinals-Rangers game. After being VERY hot and humid, the rain brought the temperature down to the upper 60s by first pitch. It was a perfect evening. Big thanks to Mimi and Papa for watching the kids (even though we know that there is no "work" when it comes to watching your grandkids:) ).
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| Aubs and Papa |
On Sunday morning, we took the kids over to our friends Leah and Rashad's house so they could meet our Aubrey. Luckily, both kids were very well behaved, and Henry didn't break anything. However, I do apologize for any rocks in their yard that I was unable to locate and put back into the landscaping!!!
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| Leah and Aubrey |
Later Sunday, Laura took Aubs to a family henfest, aka cousin Amie's baby shower. All the aunts and cousins were happy to see Aubrey again, and all took turns holding our little lady. Later, Reggie brought Henry up to the event to see everyone and run off some energy before we hit the road back to KC.
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| Aunt Pam and Aubs |
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| Mimi and the Aunts |
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| Cousin Kristi and our girl! |
If you are wondering how our drive back to KC went, please refer to the first column. However, you must add in torrential rainstorms!
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