Ron's 60 and Olathe Weekend

Last Sunday, 8/19/2012, Grandpa, Grammy and Grammaw went to Olathe to spend the day with Amanda and the kids - Chad was playing golf in a tournament - missed seeing him.  It was a beautiful day, so outside play was the order of the day.  We did some packing too and enjoyed spending the day together.  Garrison decided he should steer Peyton's car.

Ron turned 60 on 8/24 - I had a party for him for his golf buddies and wives at the Siegers - brisket, pulled pork, honeymoon potatoes, etc. and German Chocolate Cake.  We had a fun evening laughing and telling funny stories.  The balloons are from his decorations at the bank - the girls really did his office up good and gave him a golf cake.

Deanna Rose Farms 2012

While Daddy was in Iowa playing in a golf tournament, Grammy spent the day in Olathe with Amanda, Peyton and Garrison.  Fun day at Deanna Rose Farms - Peyton rode a pony for the first time there (finally old enough) and had a great time.  Garrison and Peyton both liked seeing the ducks, geese, cows, etc. - Peyton thought the Bison's name was Bison!  Too funny.  We shopped at Kohl's and had lunch at Chipolte - yummy - guacamole all around.  We ran some other errands and ended our journey at Dairy Queen for ice cream.  A great day!

Summer Birthdays 2012

Our fun weekend began Friday afternoon when Amanda, Peyton and Garrison arrived for a couple of days! Grammaw Mintun had already arrived with chocolate pudding for dessert - we all enjoyed taco salads for dinner before an evening of play.
Saturday morning the 6 of us headed to the Lake of the Ozarks to Mark and Mary's condo for a summer birthday celebration - a fish fry!  Aunt Mary had prepared a delicious meal topped off with a chocolate mousse cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory (yum).  After happy birthday was sung, Grandpa, Grammy, Amanda, Peyton and Garrison headed to the pool for some fun in the water.  Visiting followed before we loaded up the van to motor back to Clinton.  It was a great family day.  Cousin Tom was there as well and enjoyed celebrating his birthday a little early.  We missed Joe who was working in St. Louis.

Sunday was a relaxing day with Grammaw coming over early and staying for lunch.  Everything from arts and crafts to polishing toenails (Grammy's were quite beautiful that Peyton polished) to dancing (Grammaw and Peyton) while Amanda played the piano - it was a great day.  Garrison really enjoyed Grammy's green bean casserole while Peyton preferred the corn-on-the cob with the new holders from Aunt Mary!

Mary sent tomatoes and peppers back to Clinton to be made into salsa which was accomplished Sunday afternoon - yummy!

Not much else happening - a great family weekend full of precious memories.