The girls went right to work raking up the leaves for the guests to arrive. Only they really raked them in a pile and started jumping in them. They had so much fun!
Helping Grandma put the centerpieces together..
The girls favorite thing to do with their Uncle Zach... He got a work out this trip.
Zach and his girlfriend Megan..Aren't they so cute together...
Uncle Bill and his crew stopped by for a quick visit. My cousin Bob's girls are just adorable. Perry (the baby) and Elle (the toddler), they have no idea what they are in for with the two girls. I wish them lots of luck. These days have been pretty hard lately at ages 5.5 and almost 4. UGH!
The whole group...
Then the second set of guests showed up later in the evening for Turkey sandwiches and dessert...Uncle John and crew
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Grandma told the girls they could ride the horse and then wasn't sure they would get the chance. But Grandma's can't go back on their word. Mike came by to visit for a bit before we were on our way home and gave the girls a ride. They were in heaven. I love seeing them smile so big. This was the first time they got to ride without me and Alexis was super excited. And then they got to ride together. Even more fun. Thanks Mike and Grandma for a great ride around the house. Burr...it was getting cold and they were starting to call for snow.
On our way home we drove through some snow and thought the girls would be so disappointed that they didn't get to see it, however when we woke up in the morning it was snowing like crazy in Joplin, MO. The girls loved it and boy was it cold. They caught some snow with their tongues and ate it off the ground (ewe!) Their next question was if it was snowing at home. No such luck and thank goodness. I prefer not to have any snow. It just makes driving around a mess even though the kids love it.
The end of the trip was quite an adventure. About 2 hours from home Abby got sick in her car seat. OMG! It was every where and we were in the middle of no where. We had to quickly pull off the road. Get her out of the car in the very cold wind. Get her wiped down and changed as well. I think she ate too much and then got car
sick. Poor thing. Note to self. Next time have a bag ready.
Over all it was a quick and really great trip. Grandpa just loved seeing the girls and the girls loved seeing him. I hope we can make it up again very soon and hopefully stay a little longer.
