The kids and I took a 2 week trip up to Washington on June 12th. Reese was going to be gone for a few weeks so we headed up to spend some time with friends and family. We stayed at my dad's for the first week, then we went to Crescent Bar with my family for a couple nights, Vance and Michele's for a couple nights, and then stayed at Reese's parents for a few nights. It was fun, busy, and to be honest, stressful! Estelle did not sleep well. By the end of the trip she was waking up at all hours of the night and sleeping in bed with me! I knew it would be hard, but Lane so loves going up there and I wanted to spend some time up there.
We got to be there for Amara's 5th birthday and Grandma Laura's birthday too. Lane loves being in the "country." He always gets all scraped up while we are up there, lots of outdoor playing.
I didn't get many pictures. I wish I had taken more, but Estelle in one hand and a camera in my other isn't always possible. I love this little girl to pieces, but man, she wears me out. She is so sweet, cuddly and smily, but she doesn't sleep well and she LOVES her mama. This makes for not too many breaks for me. I just have to keep remembering that this time doesn't last too long, and someday I will look back on it and miss these days.
The boys swimming in the creek by Vance and Michele's house.
Will, Merit, and Lane...I hardly saw Lane while we were there, he was busy playing outside with these boys.
There was a lot of baseball playing at Crescent Bar. 
Brielle pushing Hazel in the swing.
Me and my sista's!
The three oldest boys. These boys have had so much fun over the years, they are 8, 7, and 6 and all are left handed (just a fun little fact!)
Estelle was all smiles, especially when she was being held and getting attention :)
Great Grandma Alma and Estelle. 
We got to meet our newest cousin Abby. Estelle wanted to grab her. They are about 3 months apart.
We had a hot dog roast in Grandpa Jim's firepit one night. Lane decided to invent a cannon to shoot off of his patio that night, he so many big ideas!
Lane and his beloved Red Ryder BB gun. That night some one was cutting my dad's field, I loved hearing the tractor running late at night and the smell in the air. Those are things I miss about living in Washington.
We also got to spend a lot of time with my dear friends that have been my friends since middle school. We have 11 kids between us I think. These are just a few of the kids Emmy, Gabe, Estelle and Gracie.
5 comments:
WOW! You were busy and it was a bit stressful, but you made lots of fun memories too. We LOVED our time at Crescent Bar and we loved having you guys HERE! The boys sure run, explore and have a ball. Lots of cousin memories were made. The picture of me and Estelle I think is so sweet. I need a copy. :)
It was so good to see you and those adorable children. I love all of your pictures and your new picture on the top of your blog is beautiful as well. I hope you are getting back into routine and Miss Estelle is sleeping for you.
I love all the pictures, especially the one of you and your sisters. So much beauty! Being away from home with two kids is ALWAYS busy, but I love how Michele said that you "made lots of fun memories too". I try to remind myself of that when I want to pull my hair out while "going on an adventure" with the kids.
Estelle is a sweet baby girl, she just knows what she likes and that's her mama. Sounds just like her friend, Lucy. Looking forward to coffee with you in a bit.
(Lindsey if you're reading this - Gracie looks just like you!)
fun to see all your pictures. Like you said, Estelle is a lot of work, but some day you will miss these days. Ugh, I love my kids too bits, but at times they are hard to just enjoy. It was SO great to see you, Lane & Estelle. My family loved seeing you. I miss you and love spending time with you!!
We miss you! It was so fun to see you, even though I know your trip was not the most relaxing. Hope we can catch up sometime soon.
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