On August 10th Pat & I drove to KCI airport to pick up Tyler, Jerilyn, Jackson & Natalie to start their 'Midwest Adventure' as Tyler finishes his Master's degree at K-State in Manhattan, Kansas. Somehow the secret slipped out and Missouri responded to Jerilyn's arrival in her usual bad mannered way with record breaking heat (usually it is record breaking cold).
We had several days of just enjoying their company and going through furniture needs for their apartment. They had shipped A LOT of boxes but you can't put a table in a box. Here are a few shots of the kids getting to know us and just chillin'.
Jack loved all the cats and all the vehicles. His little face got pretty red running around but he was having fun.
Natalie has been sprung from her 'mommy pack' and is enjoying watching big brother.
We had several days of just enjoying their company and going through furniture needs for their apartment. They had shipped A LOT of boxes but you can't put a table in a box. Here are a few shots of the kids getting to know us and just chillin'.
Jack loved all the cats and all the vehicles. His little face got pretty red running around but he was having fun.
Natalie has been sprung from her 'mommy pack' and is enjoying watching big brother.
Cry Freedom!!!
As you can tell my charm is working its usual magic on Natalie!
Papa has better luck
There is no denying this is Tyler's daughter!
Love that hair!!
Look Mom - another cat! Natalie still has to wear herhelmet for a few more weeks.
Beautiful faces . . .
On Saturday Steph & Jeff along with Neal & Theresa arrived tospend the weekend. The girls were thrilled with another girl!
Ryan & Joy arrived Sunday afternoon - herebrothers are catching up
Sunday afternoon was great - warm but a nice breeze. We spentmost of our time outside. I discovered Miss Brooke loves cherries
as much as I do!
Jerilyn and Natalie relaxing after lunch
Caleb instructing Jackson on the finer artof shaking the baby gate - - -
maybe if they both work together???
Pat's birthday is August 2nd and Jackson's is August 14th. We've been able to celebrate them together on Jackson's
first birthday and now his second.
Pat's is still his 39th.
This gift is from Shane, Christy & Alex.
Alex made Papa a special card
Signed print showing two German WWII aces
Natalie is an O'Donnell girl - give her the keys!! Aunt Steph can relate to that.
Jackson offering to put a price on Papa!
Steph did her usual fantastic job on Jackson's cake - he only had eyes for the car
Sun was going down and everyone finished Sundayby relaxing, sipping brandy slushes and eating cake.
Monday morning Pat & I helped Ty & Jerilyn moveinto their new place in Manhattan. The married student
apartment complex was beautiful with lots of sidewalks,
grass and a fountain!
This is the view from outside their front door
Papa taking a break to enjoy Miss Natalie
OK - where does the cleaning stuff go????
Jack and Natalie's room is a very nice size and they haveroom for their toys. That will help since the living room is
very small - go figure!!
If you follow this sidewalk to the bike rack and turn rightyou will reach their apartment on the far back corner.
I'll add videos just as soon as I can!
