Andy had to go to Omaha for a work trip this past week so Reagan and I tagged along... Besides our annual trips to Okoboji, it was our first official family vacation experience with a toddler. And we all lived to tell about it!
I will say, it is very different traveling with a toddler than a couples trip or girls weekend. You just assume everywhere you go will be toddler proof like your home...wrong. The hotel that we stayed at was very nice but the fountains, streams and pools of fish seemed like a toddler hazard waiting to happen. The two room hotel suite was perfect, except for when Rea discovered the 2nd door had a lock and we didn't have a key (crisis averted as I caught the door just before it closed).
Don't get me wrong- we had a great time but my worrisome nature was in high gear.
We managed to find time to be together as a family in between Andy's work commitments and it turned out to be a really great trip. I managed to take just a feeeew pics... enjoy!
Hitting the road!
Scenery at the hotel:
Swimming!
Sightseeing at Old Market:
Upstream Brewery- always on the quest for a good root beer!
Watching how root beer is made:
Omaha Stormchasers game:
We maybe saw two innings of the game...while Andy was fulfilling work obligations, Rea and I checked out the kiddie area- she loved it!
Never met a carousel she didn't like:
Skeptical of the bounce house:
Snuggle time with daddy and the baseball he gave her...
Highlight of the trip- visiting the zoo!
(Flat turtle in the upper right hand corner of the pic)
The sharks were a little too close for comfort:
Taking a break in the shade...
Four hours at the zoo wears a toddler out...
Best part about vacation? Skittles and popcorn while watching a movie in bed...
Oh look we found an Orange Leaf. I think she was excited.
Ending vacation with movie night- Despicable Me 2. Very cute!
I'm so thankful for the time we had as a family to have fun, be silly, explore a new city and just be together. It's going to be so hard to go back to work on Monday. As with every vacation, all good things must come to an end. Until next time!
Joys and tribulations, rants and rambles, insights and embarrassing moments...Taking in all of life and what it has to offer!
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Fun in the Sun
We have been taking advantage of the beautiful weather lately... I can deal with high temps as long as I'm near water, in the shade, feel the breeze, and am not partaking in strenuous activity.
We spent Independence day lounging by our blow-up pools. Best money we ever spent. Davy and Annette stopped by for some swim time and it was so nice not leaving the house.
We have the best neighbors! Hand delivered a Popsicle for Rea and pina colada's for me and Andy. Blessed we are!
It takes a lot out of a toddler being in the pool all day...
She was very concerned with the firework activity going on in the neighborhood-
Who doesn't love a good excuse to throw a party? On Saturday night our friends, the Crawford's, threw a backyard soiree to celebrate their new patio and steps. Rea loved hanging with the big kids and I may have ate my weight in grilled food. Fun times!
The three Amiga's...
Sunday funday! The sun was shining when we woke up so a great reason to head to Adventure Bay!
Relaxing on the train after a fun morning of rides and swimming...
Hope everyone had a great weekend!
We spent Independence day lounging by our blow-up pools. Best money we ever spent. Davy and Annette stopped by for some swim time and it was so nice not leaving the house.
We have the best neighbors! Hand delivered a Popsicle for Rea and pina colada's for me and Andy. Blessed we are!
It takes a lot out of a toddler being in the pool all day...
She was very concerned with the firework activity going on in the neighborhood-
Who doesn't love a good excuse to throw a party? On Saturday night our friends, the Crawford's, threw a backyard soiree to celebrate their new patio and steps. Rea loved hanging with the big kids and I may have ate my weight in grilled food. Fun times!
The three Amiga's...
Sunday funday! The sun was shining when we woke up so a great reason to head to Adventure Bay!
Relaxing on the train after a fun morning of rides and swimming...
Hope everyone had a great weekend!
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Thankful Thursday~ Happy 4th!
My heart is full and I am thankful.
Thankful for the men and women that risk their lives for our freedoms. Thankful for our family and friends, whom we love and cherish. Thankful for our health, a roof over our heads and food on the table.
Happy 4th of July everyone!
We grilled out with our friends, the Dilk's and Larsen's, then caught the fireworks display at Prairie Meadows.
Being silly:
She tried one sparkler and deemed them 'too scary, too hot.'
Ready for the action:
Hope everyone has a safe and fun 4th!
Thankful for the men and women that risk their lives for our freedoms. Thankful for our family and friends, whom we love and cherish. Thankful for our health, a roof over our heads and food on the table.
Happy 4th of July everyone!
We grilled out with our friends, the Dilk's and Larsen's, then caught the fireworks display at Prairie Meadows.
Being silly:
She tried one sparkler and deemed them 'too scary, too hot.'
Ready for the action:
Hope everyone has a safe and fun 4th!
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