After we arrived back in Clinton, Amanda/family arrived in Clinton to spend the night Friday night. We had fun playing with the kids before it was time for bed. The adults visited after the kids were in bed and had a chance to catch up.
Saturday morning after breakfast, Ron and Chad went to Clinton Country Club to play golf in the Ag Tournament. Before they left, Peyton asked Grammaw to come over, so Ron went to pick her up. The fun began! Amanda decided to try out her new camera with some professional-style pictures of Garrison for his 2nd birthday and some with Peyton too. The golf course was the perfect place, as it was cool outside, and there were no golfers! (they were at the tournament at the other course). The kids did great, and I think Amanda got some wonderful shots - she is getting quite good with her camera. Sometimes Garrison would throw up his hands and say, "all done", but then we would move to the new location and he would be okay again. It was a good time, and it was nice to be outside together.
When we arrived back home, we played outside on the slide, etc. Amanda had brought the fixings to bake the cupcakes for Garrison's family party and for his school treats, so she was busy! Peyton and Garrison both helped put the cupcake liners in the pans. Amanda also baked some yummy chocolate chip cookies to take to the new neighbors when they got back home. They were delicious - with pudding! Grammaw and Peyton did their regular play - they are quite the playmates. We built a fort in the living room which was fun. Peyton has a fantastic imagination and had all her babies in the fort. At one point, Amanda, Grammaw, Peyton and Grammy were all in the fort along with the babies (Garrison was napping). Lots of laughter and fun. We had tenderloin, fried okra and onion rings from Smith's for lunch - yummo. I had fixed watermelon popsicles which the kids enjoyed, and after Garrison's nap, we fixed cookies and cream ice cream cones which they liked. We packed a lot into less than 24 hours, as the Todds went home mid-afternoon to finish getting ready for the part on Sunday. We were so happy they all got to come to Clinton for a visit.
Sunday morning, I played the gathering music at church. The church presented me with a beautiful hymnal with my name engraved on it and a note thanking me for sharing my talents with them - very nice. We had lunch at Mom's and then headed to Overland Park for Big G's 2nd Birthday Party.
Amanda and Chad did a great job getting the house ready for the party - beautiful decorations, balloons, Sesame Street everywhere! Amanda decorated the cupcakes so cute - like Cookie Monster, Elmo and Grover - Pinterest! She made a big Cookie Monster out of blueberries and an Elmo out of cherry tomatoes - Pinterest. I baked sugar cookies shaped as G's and 2's and had fun decorating them in primary colors. We had pizza, cake and ice cream and Garrison opened his gifts. He was a bit overwhelmed but did really well. 75 Degrees on July 28 was crazy, but it was so nice outside. The kids played out a lot on the play set and several ate outside. It was a great party. Peyton was helpful with opening the gifts, and she had a great time playing with her cousin, Whitney. A great party.
We are blessed.
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