Fun with family

 The many faces of children who were woken up at 3:30 to start traveling.

While we were going up to Oklahoma for Hubby to speak at a youth camp last week, we also got to spend time with some of my family.  The original plan was for all the girls to stay with my parents while Hubby and I attended the camp.  Unfortunately, some health problems I've been having off and on for the last couple of years popped up again so I decided not to attempt camp.  It was a good decision, even though I was really bummed to miss out on going.  However, next year #1 will be old enough to attend as a camper so we're making plans to go back next year. 

So while Hubby was at camp the girls and I spent time with my parents, grandpa, and uncle on Friday.  I made one of my better batches of salsa.  It's been a while since I made any so I was pleasantly surprised!  I played 42 with my Dad, Grandpa and Uncle Rick that night.  I'm happy to say I can now play with my Grandpa without feeling completely intimidated the entire time.  I'm not the best player, but I'm not horrible either!

Friday night my sister and bro-in-law came in.  I think they were originally coming to attend a party my brother and his wife were having Saturday night, but Sis wasn't feeling well and they ended up not going.  We stayed up late Friday night talking.  I love watching my sister with her husband.  I have three brothers who are married and I love all my sister-in-laws, but there is something different about my sister being married.  I am so happy that she found someone who loves her the way he does.  It helps that he fits in so well with our family! 

Saturday morning we headed to the zoo.  And we spent most of the day there.  It was an awesome zoo and we enjoy every time we go.  It was nice getting to spend time together.

Who doesn't love a baby elephant!

Love my Dad!

That's a baby chimp hanging there.  

Sunday we were able to worship with a congregation we hadn't been at for several years.  Hubby spoke there both services and we enjoyed getting to see several people who hold a special place in our hearts.  My youngest brother was also able to be there with his daughter and I was thankful to get to spend some time with them as well.  I'm attempting to teach all my nieces "Aunt Nita's cool!"  I got K, who is 6 months younger than #4, to say it for a while.  Then she turned ornery just like her Daddy and now the stinker won't say it.  I attempted to teach it to the other niece on Sunday.  She just looked at me.  She too takes after her father.  The awesome thing is that because I had kids so much earlier than my siblings I will be able to spoil their children and they can't do a single thing about it--my kids will be too old for them to retaliate with them.  I will be the cool aunt!

Monday we had lunch with my Grandpa and visited with him for a little while before getting on the road.  We stayed the night on The Farm and headed home on Tuesday.  We are glad to be back.  Until next week when we are going camping.  Can't wait!