It’s amazing how quickly 2 weeks and a few days can go by! It seemed like every day was over before it began.

We stayed in Wyoming with my parents for a few days first. They have 2 llamas, 2 mini horses and 2 big horses and a bunch of sheep. And a few dogs and cats. Pierce was terrified of the horses at first, but eventually rode the minis and enjoyed them. They’re like dogs…just lovey and follow people around for attention   Paul and I plan on getting one next year hopefully.

Then we headed out to Utah to stay with one of my sisters. They have 4 cows (2 of which are pregnant), 4 sheep, 2 horses, a pony, chickens, a dog and a few cats. We stayed there almost a week, but it just felt like days. My nephew was baptized and we had a family picnic…lots of fun.

Our kids had so much fun with their cousins. Pierce really loved meeting his cousins, one in particular (she’s 6). She totally took care of him while we were with my sister. It was really cute. He liked all of them though…I asked him who was his favorite and he named all of them that he could think of

My sister and I talked my bil into coming out here for Thanksgiving so we’re all really looking forward to that.

We decided to leave Gabby out there for a few more weeks, so when my parents bring her home, they’re also bringing a niece (she’s 2 years older than Gab) for awhile, too.

I have to say I’m happy to be home. I missed my friends here….so many are like family.

So good trip and we’re looking forward to doing it again in 2 years

As I’ve mentioned before, we’re planning a road trip out to Wyoming and Utah this summer. The kids and I are really excited. Dh is stressing.

We’ve got 2 stops overnight on the way out there, around Indianapolis/Danville then in Omaha. I’m looking for a way to cut expenses. Same with on the way back.

So my idea is to see if we have friends that live in those areas that we can stay with overnight! Brilliant, huh ;D

We thought if we could find people, we’d pay for dinner for everyone (order pizza) and we’re planning on packing our own breakfasts (cereal, granola bars, etc) so they wouldn’t have to feed us at all. Just a room to sleep in. Or a tent in the back yard.

So my plea goes out!! Anyone live in those areas??

We’re planning our summer vacation trip. Yeah, we have to plan now because my parents and a brother/his family want to go to Nauvoo, IL on our way back from Wyoming/Utah (where all my family lives, where our main vacation will be).  So they have to get time off from work to plan the Nauvoo trip, so that’s why we’re looking at dates now. When you have 4 siblings and parents’ schedules to consider, it takes time to get it set up.

Anyway, our baby (ds2) will be one this summer.

The last long drive we took was the summer ds1 was turning one. We drove to Yellowstone.

We live on the east coast.

Long ways away.

And for some reason, we decided to drive all that way again. Either the pain and anguish of the last trip have worn off or we really are crazy.