September Vacations

Once again, I am so far behind in keeping everyone updated on our life. I know you have been on the edge of your seat waiting. I am sure you think our life is as exciting as we do. So here it is!

At the beginning of September, we took a trip to visit all the grandparents and family. It was such a fun trip and wish it could have been longer. As always, here are a ton of pictures of Missouri and Michigan.

Mari had her very own carry-on for the plane. Here we are waiting for Daddy to park the car. She was so excited for the plane ride. First stop Missouri!

She was so good on the plane and did a great job staying busy. She is listening to some of her music, like "Wheels on the bus"!

Owey's (as Mari calls him) 1st plane ride! Of course our laid back kid did awesome.

What a great cousin Mari has. He pulls her around the yard.

Taking a ride on the lawn mower. She would only ride with Daddy.

The Peck family loving on Owey.

Aunt Cindy, aka "The Baby Whisperer"

Helping Grandma get ready for Liam's birthday party.

Liam got some paints for his birthday. I may have been the instigator in why they painted their bodies. Ooops! It was pretty cute and funny though.

Yummy Elmo cake.

Yummy Cookie Monster cupcakes. They were cute.

Play Ball!!!

Liam also got a bouncy horse that the kids called Neigh. They loved riding it, even together. Liam and Mari play so well together. We just love watching them.

While we were there, the adult kids were able to go to a Royals game. They played the Tigers and Greg was able to kind of get a picture with Manager Jim Leyland. Even though the Tigers lost we had a good time!

Ready to ride, rain boots and all.

Even Owey had a ride on Neigh.

Having fun in the pool. Liam loves to go head first.

Mari was more apt to go feet first.

Hanging out, watching the big kids swim.

Grammie and Grampie Quirk with all their grandkids.

Then off to Michigan for some fishing and lake time. Owey and Grandma Nienhouse.

Mari riding her bike.

She loved her helmet, she just wore it around. Even to throw rocks off the dock.

Touching Daddy's fish that he caught. They were "yucky".

Our friend Ben came up for some fishing as well. The guys had a great time and caught lots of fish.

Grandpa Nienhouse and Owey.

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Mari trying to play some king pong with her helmet and boots on the wrong feet.

The Nienhouses

Then it was to Spring Lake for some lake time. Owey and Grandma Keating.

Even Aunt MoMo came back from college to visit.

Helping Grandpa Keating make his yummy pancakes.

The Keating and Nienhouses

Testing the water. It was too cold for mom.

Owen just taking it all in. Next year Bubbers.

Trying to figure out what he can chew on. Teeth are around the corner.

Mari even got to take a boat ride and a sea doo ride. She had so much fun and kept asking for more.

The result... exhaustion!

Then we had a bonfire and smores before dinner. That is my kind of meal. It was Mari 's 1st smore and of course she loved them.

We had such a great time with everyone. Thank you to all the Grandparents for a great visit and loving on us all. We can't wait and look forward to our next visit. We miss you all!

KISSES!!