Lake Kemp Fireworks

Yesterday we took the boat out to Lake Kemp for an afternoon of fun and then fireworks at dark.  We met up with several friends and the kids swam and played while everyone else enjoyed visiting.Jeremy took Lyndon for a ride.The fireworks didn't start until 10:00, but it was well worth the wait!  They were fantastic!It's hard to beat fireworks on the water.

Bubbles

Cody brought Miss Allie May (as he calls her) over to the house to play for a little while and we all blew bubbles.  She is such a cutie pie!

On the Road Again

Playing and telling Grandmemere she should move the TEXAS!!!!The boys enjoying their 1st of 2 McD's Frapp's!Aubrey eating her favorite, yogurt!Taking a break at Starbuck's and playing with bracelets-car present.Frapp's #2!

The trip home was long.  Momma and I alternated driving.  In Abilene we switched again and in Anson I stopped for caffeine at about 12:30 a.m.  Momma sat in the car with the kiddos and I ran into Allsup's.  As I left Anson two vehicles were in front of me, but they quickly turned off on another road.  About 6 miles out I saw flashing lights.  My cruise was set on 64 so I knew it wasn't me; however, I was the only vehicle to be seen on the road.  The lights crossed over and came behind me so I pulled over.  I couldn't figure out why I was being stopped.  Turns out their was a report of a confrontation at the Allsup's and since I was the 1st vehicle out of town I was stopped.  The officer asked if everything was okay in the vehicle and if I had seen anything as I went through Anson.  I told the officer I had stopped at the Allsup's for caffeine and he was curious if I had noticed anything then which I hadn't.  He was very nice and polite.  As we left Momma and I couldn't help but worry...what if.... we would have been there when this happened....  I think we had a guardian angel.  We still don't know exactly what happened either but luckily we weren't around!

We arrived at our house around 1:30ish and quickly unpacked our things.

We had a lot of fun and it was great to see everyone.  I wish they lived closer-the trip is so long.  Texas is so huge that when we are in Van Horn that is 1/2 way and we haven't even made it out of Texas yet!!!

Tucson Day 3

Momma, Aubrey, & I made a quick trip to Home Goods while the boys played with Grandmemere at her house.  I found this Herb planter, but I passed it up.  Since I have been home I could kick myself for not getting it!!!!For supper we had a pool party and cook out for Uncle Ken's birthday.Uncle Bobby trying to throw Momma in the pool with her clothes on.Lyndon's handstand.Everyone was exhausted once we made it home.  Aubrey fell asleep on the way home and Carl climbed on the coach as soon as he stepped in the door.

Tucson Day 2

The day began going out for breakfast.  We then headed over to Miss Tiggle Winkle's toy store so the kids could spend their money.  Momma has a piggy bank for each of them and they earn gold dollars to put in them.  They usually go to WF to spend the money with Memere, but instead brought it with them to Tucson.Lyndon being dusted with magic fairy powder & making his wish.We then met up with Autumn, Tante Lyn, & Uncle Ken to go to the doll museum.  You aren't suppose to take pictures inside so....sorry!I only took this one since it was just of people and not necessarily the exhibits.  All of the kids had a blast and it was very neat!See the giant door & the tiny door?Back at Grandmemere's the boys built a tent and watched Eloise inside the tent.@ 5:00 we went outside to wait for the ice cream truck.We waited...& waited...& took pictures as we waited...& finally we spotted the ice cream truck!After ice cream we met up with everyone and went to Peter Piper Pizza for games & pizza.Getting a picture of all of the great grandkids and Grandmemere was impossible!  This was the best one that I shot.