Visiting Aunt Bap & Uncle Ivan

While back in Nebraska we stopped and saw my Aunt Bap (dads sis) and Uncle Ivan at the nursing home. Aunt Bap lured the boys in with M&Ms so she got a lot of hugs and kisses from them.

Playground Fun With Grandpa Ed & Grandma Ellen

Grandpa Ed and Grandma Ellen went to the park with us one day, we got there by 9:30 and it was already a toasty 90 degrees, HOT! The boys had fun playing on the equipment, especially the old school merry-go-round, which I think was still there from when I was a child. Brody continued to request "FASTER, FASTER, Daddy"...but i do recall how nauseating that can feel after too long so I encouraged a change to something else! It really was fun to take the boys back to play in the "Square" as i spent a lot of time as a child there!

Grandpa Ed and Cam

The old school rocker toy, i swear these are also still here from when i was young

Brotherly Love in the Gazebo

Grandpa Ed and Brody chillin' on the slide

Old School Merry-Go-Round

Golf Course Fun With Pops

We met up with Pops at the golf course so that Brody and Cam could practice their putting and Brody could drive the golf cart. Brody was thrilled to have his hand on the wheel and drive us around...he's really not one for watching where he's going so it was a good thing he had some help!

Nebraska Fun!

We split our time between my Dad's and Mom's so we could see both families. Aunt Steph, Lauren and Andrew made the trip from Lincoln to see the boys and Melinda stopped by too. We missed the Sandals this trip, we'll catch them next time. Below are some snapshots at my Dad and Ellen's house! Lauren and Cam

Melinda and BrodyGrandpa Ed and Brody

Melinda and Cam Nebraska boy at heart...

Dad and Jason going shooting with 100 degree temps...HOT!

Daddy's little girl...always!

Brody LOVED Amos

One tired boy!

Bubble time

Aunt Steph and Lauren playing with Cam

Aunt Steph and Cam

Nano and Papo

Growing up I had an extended "family", the Mattox's...Nano and Papo were like my 3rd set of grandparents. I used to spend countless hours at their house whether my parents were in town or not. I just loved being at their house, not to mention Nano was always cooking up something yummy and she had the endless glass of classic coke i always liked to drink from. I have tons of fond memories from my childhood...!

They continue to be very special people in my life, recently Nano has gone through some health challenges so i was thankful i could get back and see her. She met Brody and Cam for the first time and that was very special as well. I wish we could have stayed longer!!

Papo showing Brody and Cam the pencil trick, of course they wanted to do it "Again, again"

Water Fight With Nana

Nana was sitting comfortably on her lawn chair when Jason encouraged Brody to dump a cup of water in Nana's lap...and then was game on. The boys were having so much fun chasing Nana around the pool and getting her wet!

When we got home I asked Brody what is favorite thing was and he said "the water fight with Nana...she squealed a lot"...it was very cute!

Nebraska Fun!

This is the first of several Nebraska posts!

We had a great time in Nebraska and the boys did incredible for the 10 hour car ride, both Jason and I were shocked as we anticipated the boys would be going crazy. We had lots of DVDs, games and art activities to keep them busy and we only stopped once for lunch and a bathroom break. Hooray for Brody and Cam!

The pictures below were taken at Nana and Pops house. A bunch of random snap shots...My cousin Toninette made the trip from Lincoln to Merna she's the sweetest!

Toninette and the boys

Brody couldn't get enough of the puppy dogs!

Of course i couldn't get a good pic of me and the boys!

Brody waving while pulling Cam in the Radio Flyer wagon

Dorothy is always sending the boys goodies, we had to stop and see her!

Sandbox Fun on Nana and Pops deck...in the shade!