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The Road Trip- Day 5B “Fishing”

After the hike, some of the kids were still wanting more of the rugged outdoor, fend-for-yourself type fun. So Uncle Dane and Aunt Kortney decided to take them FISHING.

I’ve only been fishing once and it was a baaaaaad experience and I was young enough that I should have forgotten it, but of course, I didn’t. I’ll have to tell you about that sometime…later.

ANYway, we went to the local fishing hole and it was wonderful. The bigger kids and Kortney even caught some fish. Not being an enourmous fish or fishing fan, but also not wanting to be left out entirely…

I came along…

and stayed in the car. At least this time, I could see all the action.

As you can see from all the smiles–this was certainly another unforgettable day!

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Road Trip- Day 5 The Hike

Most of the kids and grown ups were feeling very adventurous today so Dane and Kortney found the perfect place to take a family friendly hike into the local forest.

I say, “most” because it was going to be farther than I could walk, so I opted to stay in the car and mind my own business…meaning…I was going to stare out at a pretty little empty field…

and crochet. It was perfect!!

Here is what the  more active folks saw…

Thanks guys for sharing the pictures with me! It was almost like being there …without the hiking.

Heh, heh.

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Road Trip- Day 4 Monday

Since you can’t really come to this neck of the woods without finding some dang good food, we hunted out a RIB place called Penguin Ed’s.

No earthly idea what the penguin thing was all about…

but I digress.

After lunch, it was here that we had to say good-bye to April’s family. 

They made a fast trip here and had to make an even faster trip back home.

Ahhhh…the busy life of a family of soccer players.

We even found a stray cat that came to say…

good-bye.

Safe travels Rosenthals! See you at home.

On the way back from lunch, we took a detour to see Dane’s school.

He showed us where some of his classes are.

The stadium…

the fan store…

the fountain–seriously guys–what is with all the HOGS?!!! Why would you pick that?! Haha.

We even saw the creepy old…

people-who-shall-remain-nameless House Museum.

Museum?! Really?

Blaugh.

It’s always better for this mama heart to be able to picture where my cute, wandering boy is hanging out…

if he’s not going to be with me, that is.

He has his nerve.

Heh.

 

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ROAD TRIP!! Day 1 Friday

Heading out to road trip it allllll the way to Dane & Kortney’s place. Yes, we are very, very brave to do this without the usual menfolk in the wagon train.

First stop–Lyndi’s place to pick up some things she needed us to take. We really wanted her to jump in the car with us, but she wasn’t able to do it…this time. We’ll miss you Lyndi!!

For some strange reason, we were feeling particularly sturdy-mountain-women-ish for this trip…which we may laugh about later.

We’ll see.

Arkansas here we come!!

Lots of roads.

Lots of clouds.

Lots of prairie.

Ooooh. Dairy Queen is ALWAYS a good idea. Heh, heh.

Not stir crazy yet!! All these cuties did so-so well, playing games, watching movies and napping.

Made it to Colorado…

and our hotel…

in great time.

Everyone was ready…

for a nacho feast!

 

with a little popcorn on the side…

and the floor.

Haha.

I was ready for bed but these little fishies wanted to swim before sleeping after being cooped up in the car all day. What a great idea!

Zzzzzzzzzz…

 

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Warrior Birthday Party

Jillian tried something new this year for her boy’s birthday. It was a family or group or company that puts on warrior parties. They are called Battle Birthdays.

They supply all the foam “swords” and shields and whatever else is needed for a bunch of battle games.

Now, you know perfectly well that all the people with any smarts about them stayed perfectly “put” undercover in the pavilion. No swinging swords and crazed warriors running around us.

Nope.

I will say though that it was fun to see all the enthusiastic engagement from the ummmmm….

grown men. 

Apparently, this was their kind of kids party!

In fact, I almost lost track of the kids completely because it was so much fun watching the big guys.

I think we need to find out if these guys do more than just children’s parties. If they do…we should definitely book them a few more times…

if you get my drift.

Check out this adorable cake that Jillian made with the little sour patch warriors on the top!! She is soooo good at making whatever cake the kids want. It’s amazing.

Happy Birthday boy!

We sure love you.

Grammy

 

 

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