Kansas, Minnesota, family, oh my!

To give Jared some much needed study time before and during him first round of Boards, Elliot and I headed to KC.  This was my first flight with Elliot by myself…challenging.  He did well on the way there, but was rowdy, loud, and awake on the way home!  We were fortunate enough to have the middle seat open both there and back, so Elliot would play in it, but the child can not sit still!

Once I arrived in KS my parents and I loaded up and drove to Minnesota.  This was Elliot’s first extended car ride.  He did really well!  While in Minnesota we did a lot of relaxing.  It was really nice to sit with a fire going, snow on the ground, and watch Elliot play.  I was also able to participate in some wedding preparations!  My cousin Jenni is getting married in September and I have been asked to be a bridesmaid…thank you Jenni   While I was there a few other bridesmaids and myself helped pick out the bridesmaid dresses…they are really cute and in a Eggplant color! 

After out stay in Minnesota Elliot and I were in KC for several more days.  We made the rounds and were able to visit with friends and family.  Jared’s parents were a must see.  Elliot had a lot of fun with the cool toys grandma had bought….he especially enjoyed a play washing machine with it’s many articles of clothing!  It’s cute to see how tickled they get at all his everyday antics   He was a busy guy while at both grandparents’ houses and seemed to have a lot of fun!  We were also able to steal cousin Marissa from daycare and make a trip to Topeka to visit with my grandparents (Elliot’s great grandparents). 

As usual, it was nice to see all of my friends….I just wish I could spend more than just a meal with all of you!

Grandpas

Taste of a lime…haha

Dinner with the Minnesota fam

2nd Cousin Jenni

Cousin Marissa

Great Grandpa and Grandma

Great Aunts Tina and Julie

Eating mexican (mom’s favorite) with Grandma and Grandpa

Great Grandma aka “Nana”