PICTURES of stuff.

Once, Devin went to China.  His trip happened to be the same weekend as my brother's birthday.  And then, wouldn't you know, his wife had the baby and they were going to bless him that same weekend!

How could I not go?  Once I overlooked the fact that it would take me two days to drive there, and two days to drive back, with a four year old, a two year old, and a six month old, the whole thing seemed really exciting and fun!

and now, PICTURES.








 It is really flat between Nebraska and Michigan. Really, really flat.  You probably knew that?


Wouldn't it be fun to drive that car?



One time the girls were being really quiet, and I turned around to see what they were doing (sleeping?!) and this is what I saw.  I don't know why.


And then there was a helicopter.






I love family get togethers, don't you?  
Yes, my brother is taking a picture of me taking a picture.  
Classic.



Welcome to the family, William!


Passing the love of soccer on to the next generation.



Is it just me, or are my parents just the cutest?  SO cute, amiright?

 My grandpa dared the drive back with me.  Thanks Grandpa! You're a champ and a hero.


Comments

  1. AlisonSeptember 26, 2012 at 1:13 PM

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    Oh, and your parents are definitely the cutest! I think they get cuter with age! The best way to be.

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  10. Mimi CollettOctober 2, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    Our parents definitely are cute. And totally welcome to William.

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