After the initial hugs and "oh yeh, I remember you" passed, we all put on our swimsuits to go swimming at the Barn. We played in the pool for a couple of hours, stopping only to have a picnic lunch. Cousin Jessica Haley (whom I'll refer to as Jess from now on in order to avoid confusion with Jessica Freeland) joined us for swimming. While swimming Brent rode the 4-wheeler over and Ethan went for a ride. Mia passed on the opportunity (she's our city girl:) When swimming was over we played on the swingset and trampoline before changing clothes. Heather decided she wanted to leave early enough to beat the rush hour traffic (and get very tired kids home for bedtime) so we didn't get to do all we had planned. However, we did make it into town for a milkshake at the historic Thomas Drugs (minus the twins who were napping). The drug store has on old-fashioned soda counter. It was a hit with all the kids and parents too!
(1st photo - L to R - Brock, Mia, Ethan, Hannah; 2nd photo - Emma (L) and Corinne swimming with Jess; 3rd photo - At Thomas Drugs...Hannah holding Ella Kate, Mia in pink hat from VBS, Brock hiding behind Sabrina and Ethan)
Our goodbyes weren't too sad or long because we knew we'd see them again later that week. Heather said her kiddos were asleep before they got to the highway.
We returned home to play outside and enjoy being with Nana and Pawpaw. We also went through Uncle Stephen's corn maze that is only neck high right now, Hannah rode one of Jess' horses, and Brock caught a fish while we were fishing. 
Brock caught a fish with Dad's help!!
Brock caught a fish with Dad's help!!
Petting horses with Jess in Uncle Stephen's big barn. Hannah is wearing her Laura Ingalls bonnet:)
The next day had plenty more fun times in store for us...
2 comments:
The kids are still talking about all the fun they had with their cousins. Ethan may have sworn off all red buttons since it burned him on the four wheeler. ha ha
Love,
Heather
Hi Hannah & Brock and all the family,
I really enjoyed reading about all the fun things you did on your trip. I liked the pictures, too. I know everyone really had LOTS of FUN. I know Corrine & Emma must have had fun, too.
I miss all of you. I hope to see you again before long.
HUGS to all, Miss Jane
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