As you know, we took a road trip this past weekend. We drove the 5 hours to see Andy's side of the family and attend a high school graduation party for our cousin Dylan. Let me just tell you, these people know how to have a party. Back in the day, my high school graduation party consisted of family, some cards with cash (those are the best ones when you are in high school) and some food. But
this graduation party was like a freakin' wedding reception. Tons and tons of people, tons of food and tons of beer. But I guess, when you live in a small farming community and when everyone knows everyone....you have to have a big party. It was fun! Didn't know anyone, but it was fun.
The party was a great reason for us to make the trip up, seems like we have been trying to get up there for several months and something else has always come up. It was a pretty emotional trip. It was the first time we have been up there since Andy's mom passed away and this is her (Andy's mom) brother that we were staying with. There were a few moments that I really missed Joy not being there, but all in all, it was a good trip.
The kiddos had a blast! Of course they did, they were with "Fun Daddy!" They took their bike helmets so they could ride the 4-wheelers and motorcycles with dad. They had fun in the barn, went down to the river (the Mississippi), and just played outside the entire time. Here are a few shots of all of them at play.
Maggie & Max, not really driving
Going for a ride with Dad!
OMG - Look how close she is to the cows! Yes, they are REAL cows!
Cousins
She looks like she could really be driving that thing!
Stopping for cheese curds on the way home!
Dyson Ball dc25!
