Showing posts with label trip. Show all posts
Showing posts with label trip. Show all posts

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Orange and Guns ~ not to be confused with orange guns

WARNING..... this post contains lots of pictures that include the color orange ~ blaze orange to be exact and a few pictures of guns.  Proceed with caution :)

Ahhh.... Fall is in the air, and around here that means a couple of things.
Football and hunting.

Last week we went on a long weekend and headed to my hubby's parents and grandma's neck of the woods.... or shall I say farm.  It was time for a big old family get together that involved family, friends, food, beverages, and of course, hunting for pheasants.

The kids were excited to go ~ even the  girls:



We walk lots of fields trying to stir up those sneaky birds.  Now, let me explain.  I am not much of an actual hunter.  I consider myself more of an "exerciser".  You see, I don't carry a gun through the fields.  Just children.


Sometimes certain children (or child, who is show above) is contained in the backpack (bummer, I didn't get any pictures of that this year)  Sometimes she rides on my shoulders.  And sometimes she wants to be down, running freely:




(and a little annoyed when I interrupt her running and tell her I want to take her picture)

And when her little legs finally get tired ~ up she goes again, into my arms/back/shoulders:


Meanwhile, Sassy spent most of her time walking fields with M.  The lovely newlywed whose wedding (wedding pics here and here) we just attended (the one Smiley was the flower girl for)


And Action spent lots of his time with Daddy (he was bummed that his first choice for hunting partner, Grandpa ended up going home sick, but he had a great time with Daddy)

(Fyi ~ Action's gun is not real ~ no worries)

Most importantly.....

We were having fun as a family and creating lots of wonderful memories!







Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Hit by a Semi?

What a cliffhanger, huh?

Wondering what I'm talking about?  Well, if you read my last post, you'll know that my family and I were traveling when all of a sudden, I pointed out that there was a semi coming straight at us!


Fine....

You got me, we are all safe and sound as this semi was being towed away!  

But I did get some shock and awe out of the kids :)

Which was pretty funny ~ HA!


Anyway,  once we got to our destination, we checked into our hotel, called up my brother and headed to the pool.  Nothing fancy, but fun non the less!


Then we were off to do some mini-golf with my parents and my brother.


We attempted to keep score.  Not so sure any of us care to know what the final numbers were.  We do know we had a lot of fun!

Day 2 ~ off to the Zoo:

Action was very happy to have his Uncle and Grandpa around to swing him.


Of course there were 

Lions.....


And Tigers....



and Bears.....

ok, so I didn't get pictures of any bears, but I did get a picture of some alligators:



And a few more pictures for your viewing pleasure (or for our family to see if you're not interested)





Zoo
Cheesecake Factory
Swimming 
Bed

Another Fabulous Day

Unfortunately Sunday we had to head home.  

Another LONG day in the car. 

Monday.....

LAKE DAY!  Come back later to see the fun that ensued.



820+ Miles

Is how many miles we put on our vehicle this past long weekend.

We started off by loading into the vehicle on Friday morning.  We were headed to a different state, one my children had never been to before, to see my youngest brother and meet up with my parents and youngest sister.  

The kids piled in, put on their headphones and sat back to enjoy the ride..... with videos :)

He must be watching an intense part!


The ride took a long time.  There was lots of construction and at some portions of the trip we were either stopped or driving about 8mph, on the interstate.

Everyone was getting restless and the mood completely changed when I yelled, "There's a Semi driving straight at us!"






................... to be continued..................



Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Still Here ☺

It's been busy lately.

A trip to Pittsburgh.

2 days later a trip to South Dakota.

Lots of family, food, laughs and a bit of shopping :)

I'm trying to decorate.... finish Christmas shopping and everything else in between (anyone else planning a fundraiser breakfast for 600?  Actually, that hasn't been too bad..... yet ☺)

Hopefully I'll get to the craft room soon AND get some baking done.

Until then.... enjoy some pics of Smiley enjoying her slice of pumpkin pie:








Wednesday, November 24, 2010

A trip

We tried to go last year (you can read about that here)

This year we actually made it!

Here's our trip in pictures:

Sunset from ABOVE the clouds

What a beautiful evening flight




The rink at PPG place ~ downtown Pittsburgh




A few sights:




Sights from the Steelers vs Raiders game





Hello Ben and Hines ☺



And yes, I COULD watch Sepulveda all day ~ even tying his shoe...sigh........

(Yes you too Troy, you just didn't come close enough for me to get a decent picture)




AND...

The
Steelers won!!!!

35-3


Hubby and I had a fabulous time ~ just the two of us!



I'm shutting down until next week, so I hope you all have a safe, and amazing Thanksgiving holiday!
Be Blessed!!!