Early July

We traveled to Sioux Falls the second weekend in July to celebrate Celine's birthday (7/9) and Mom's (7/12). We visited Falls Park in the afternoon for a hot and windy picnic. The kids enjoyed chasing little Georgia around now that she can run/walk! That evening we celebrated Birthdays at Kristi's house. *much cooler* Sunday the kids and I headed to Sioux City to visit family. We met Dad and Vickie down at the farm where we found Grandma and Grandpa in good spirits. We had a nice relaxing visit catching up on everyone and everything. We even met their "stray" cat named Wiggles! He's just a kitten but there appears to be a large bag of catfood in the garage! Monday morning we visited with Aunt Rhonda who brought over Birthday donuts for mom. She and Uncle Frank just celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary August 7th! BIG CONGRATULATIONS to the both of them! Next the kids and I made it over to Grandma Wilde's to find her getting smaller but doing fine. She too was in good spirits and we enjoyed our little visit! I have to say my kids are always fascinated when visiting their Great Grandparents homes. The homes have basements (we don't) that are filled with a gazillion objects of wonder for my inquisitive little Azures! Need I mention how greatful we are to have grandparents around to visit and talk too? We are very blessed indeed. Finally late Monday afternoon Mom and Don loaded up Miss. Celine and took her to the Omaha airport where she flew out to visit Baby Brady, Auntie "B", Uncle Gene, and Blake. She made it safe and sound much to the relief of her mom and dad! Monte and I headed north for home.