Worlds of Fun

July 22, 2008





We took the kids down to Kansas City as a "reward" for being so incredibly awesome this year. And they have been. No better big sisters exist. First stop was Worlds of Fun. It was a cool, slightly rainy day, which was perfect.

Grace horrified me, as she was tall enough this year to tackle the real rides. And she did. The first one was the Detonator - it shoots you way too high way too fast. I took video but I was so shaken up I forgot to save it. Probably for the best. Then my camera battery died. And if you know me at all, that really pissed me off. Therefore, my pictures are limited.

Shane's Stint as a Race Car Driver . . .

July 25, 2008


...went too well, I think. He's in love. And god knows it is not with me.

One of his electrical suppliers took him on one of those "Petty Experiences" and he got to drive a race car around the Kansas Speedway. There is a great picture of him in his "suit" throwing horns, but that is wrapped up under his plaque. You'll just have to imagine . . .

The video below is not of him, but of the "experience." He drove the black car. He's not a race fan, per say, but he is a fan of speed. That love affair has gotten him into some trouble in the past, and I'm not sure this helped my cause for rehab much.

Happy Birthday to Missy!!

July 22, 2008


Missy's Daddy, Jack, trys to figure out how to play around the moving hazards.

Markie and Missy

Missy wanted to go mini-golfing for her birthday, and insane obviously in her old age, insisted the kids go, too. All of them. And since the sitter was busy, I agreed.

And wow, did we have a good time! Missy's whole family came, minus a sister. Becky, Missy's mom became Grandma for the night, and she was busy!

Happy Birthday, Missy. We love you!

Swimming Lessons

July 17th, 2008








For two weeks, the girls took lessons at the Clive Aquatic Center. They loved lessons and they did really awesome.

Camel Rides

Faith, Grace and Missy get some good times in at the zoo!

Des Moines Zoo

July 15th, 2008
Twins - 13 months





Missy and I overloaded the stroller, packed up the kids and took over the zoo. It was a really great day. All the girls did awesome. The twins are animal lover, they all are actually. If you ask Josie what Grandpa's cows say she says, "Mooo!" So she was really excited to see the cow Faith is milking. Although Grandpa's cows don't look exactly like that!

Catching Up

Ok, my dear readers, I've been a busy little girl lately and the blog has suffered. And I'm sorry, but we are back in business, Baby.