1115 miles out was the extent of our vacation this summer. We tried to pack light, but with three young children, one being a baby, you can imagine the stack in the back of our van. 2 overnights was enough to make us all thoroughly exhausted. 115 miles was far enough.
But the fun, oh the fun. While we understand our children probably won't remember all the fun things we are doing with them, we don't wait to sit around and wait until they are to the age where they do. We are creating sweet memories, even in these young years, and doing what we can. It's not Disneyworld yet, but it's something. It's a break, a retreat, and it was fun!!
Friday we took our second trip to Adventureland, this time with my family. In the kids' eyes, this place practically is Disneyworld! It was a wonderful time, PERFECT weather, and the kids were in their happy place all day. My sisters and I went on the scariest ride I've ever been on. We couldn't decide if we were supposed to scream, laugh, or cry. We did decide we never have to do it again. Unfortunately, my camera battery was dead (who does that on vacation!!), but my sisters got some photos and they about made me wet my pants they were so funny. Good times. After riding and swimming, we whisked our kiddies away, traveled to Pella, and went to the GoFish concert. They absolutely loved it.
Dallas's great uncle and aunt were kind enough to let us bunk at their place. We had the entire basement and it worked perfectly. They bought the kids' favorite breakfast foods, left the door open so we could come and go as we pleased, and were more than generous to us. We enjoyed chatting with them late into the night.
Saturday we visited dear friends. First stop was Wayne & Dee, our old neighbors. We love seeing them and catching up. They get a kick out of watching our family circus. They never judge, just laugh.
After naps by all (that is vacation, folks!), we grabbed some other friends and ventured to Indianola for the balloon festival. They sent off numerous hot air balloons. It was neat! and HOT. We were going to leave about 7ish due to heat, but got chatting and before we knew it the clock said 10:30. After fireworks and a hunt all over kingdom come for Dallas's cell phone, we sadly said goodbye to our friends we miss so much. It was a great day.
The biggest bummer of the weekend: Maleah had a fever of 102.5 Friday night and Saturday. She was such a trooper. She slept the entire time we were at our home base, otherwise trudged along wherever we went. We weren't able to see one family due to her being sick (sad).
So there ya have it. No pictures to prove it, but we had a great weekend. I'm so glad for a husband willing to go on adventures with our family even though it's not easy right now, thankful for the chance to visit old, sweet, friends, and felt so much joy watching our children laugh and have a blast. It was a great weekend indeed.
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