In May the kids and I went with Grandma to Columbia, Missouri for Julie's graduation from Med School. We had quite an adventure exploring the wonderful parks in Columbia, catching up with family and getting ready for the graduation festivities. Jason couldn't join us so being a man down definitely resulted in very few pictures and a tired Mom.
Willems first time traveling with the violin. He had fun playing for his cousins and held true to his word, carrying it through the airport.
Willems first time traveling with the violin. He had fun playing for his cousins and held true to his word, carrying it through the airport.
When we were landing, all we saw was green down below. May is a fantastic time to visit and we definitely took advantage of the beautiful weather and the countless city parks.
Grandma Rose was Willem's buddy. She insisted on making him waffles each morning and the two of them together looked high and low for syrup and were quite happy when they found it. (neither one seemed to notice it was sugar free)
G&D was Julie and I's favorite restaurant growing up so we've kept with tradition and taken the kids there everytime we go home. They love riding on the truck while waiting for the food to be made.
Willem couldn't wait to go swimming. The weather was in the low 80's most days and the pool really wasn't that warm yet but that didn't stop Willem from swimming most days we were there. He was especially thrilled when his cousins were all over and liked being able to swim independently with the life jacket we found in the garage. Ellie ventured in as well with Grandma one day, but most days she lingered on the steps.
We flew in and out of Kansas City and rented a car so we had quite an adventure simply getting to Columbia. On the way there we had 4 suitcases, a stroller, violin and 2 carry on bags. We were sort of like a slap stick comedy troupe getting from the terminal to the rental car place. Bags were falling off our cart and by the end Willem was pushing the stroller so Mom and I could manage the luggage. But we made it! The kids loved riding on the shuttle bus. They absolutely enjoyed every part of the journey.
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