Weekend Away

Saturday morning, we packed up (Porter packed his swimsuit and toy cars. . the essentials), and headed out of town. My parents had bought motel rooms for my siblings and I and our families near my grandparents house, and the kids were eager for the motel stay!! We stopped first at my grandparents. . .Trey was checking out my grandpa, who is still a big fisherman/hunter/singer. . .

and no thanks on the catfish offer for me grandpa :) The cousins had fun taking the dogs for a winters walk. . .

First thing on the agenda at the motel was SWIMMING! The kiddies couldn't get changed into their swimming suits fast enough! Some of the highlights of the pool were Ainsley swimming back and forth across the "ocean" on her own in only arm floaties, playing bowling pin (with grandpa as the bowling pin in the water and Porter as the bowling ball :) ), and playing seals and mermaids. We also celebrated Ainsley's birthday with my parents and my sisters! And after the kids were in bed we stayed up and played the game "Apples to Apples" with my parents. . what fun. . lots of laughs! And even got to hit the hot tub!

The cousins had a late night party in the bed watching TV and eating popcorn. And yes, that would be a sign for boots and dogs. . .it was evident it was hunting season :) I enjoyed the weekend. . .just getting away and spending time with my family!