It has been a busy couple of weeks.  On Friday, Sept. 21, we spent the day helping Amanda and Chad move to their new home in Overland Park, KS - closer to Sprint and closer to the kids' school (only a few blocks).  So that Amanda and Chad could have more time to put things away on Friday night, we brought Peyton and Garrison home with us to spend the night.  Upon arriving in Clinton, we stopped at Grammaw's house to pick up Apollo and to have an ice cream bar.  Grammaw was happy to see the little people, and they were happy to see her.

Saturday morning, Grammaw came to our house to spend some time playing with the kiddos.  After lunch, we headed back to Overland Park - things looked quite different with things being put away while we were in Clinton.  We visited, helped a bit, had dinner at CiCi's Pizza and then headed home.  We took Apollo home - to his new home much to his surprise as he had been staying Clinton with us for about 2 months while the moving process took place.  He was happy to get back to his family.

This past Friday, I had the day off, so Mom and I went to the new house to help out emptying boxes, washing windows, etc.  We were able to see the kids for a while before we headed home.  On Saturday, Ron joined us as we returned to OP for the day.   Chad was playing golf with friends, so we helped with the little people while Amanda worked on the house.  We headed home before dinnertime - we had a great day.  Peyton drove her car for the first time at the new house.  She had fun with sidewalk chalk, etc  Things are shaping up quite nicely at the new house.

Sundayh I fixed a yummy pork chop lunch at 810.  Pretty day.;

Peyton & Garrison's Clinton Vacation - 9/2012

While Amanda and Chad vacationed in Florida to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary (congrats) and for Chad to play in his Amateur League National Golf Tournament, Peyton and Garrison visited Clinton Monday afternoon through Sunday afternoon (they visited the Todds Friday night to Monday afternoon).  We had an absolutely fantastic time - they were both so good!

Things we did:  visited our workplaces, picnic at Optimist Park, play at Artesian Park, water play at the Aquatic Center, golf, frogs at the pond, dinner outside on the patio, yard darts, bubbles, walk around the block, play at the Methodist Church playground, lots of playtime here with puzzles, dress up, dollies, arts and crafts, etc.

Peyton slept with Grammy a few nights downstairs and thought that was big stuff.  When we went to bed, I would read a bit, so she would "read" a book too - so cute.  Garrison did so good being away from his Mommy and Daddy at such a young age.  He is all smiles and loves to head butt his affection.

Peyton and I made pinkalicious cupcakes to take to her parents.  She loved helping in the kitchen and teasing with her grandpa.  Peyton insisted we pick up Grammaw and Murray early each day - which was lovingly did - and wanted them to stay until after dinner each evening.  We also played at Grammaw's a few times and ate some meals there too.  Peyton and Grammaw are big buddies.  Peyton and I ran some errands - she and Grandpa went to the donut shop.

I'm sure I have forgotten some things, but for sure, we had a blast!

Labor Day Weekend 2012

We started Labor Day weekend with dinner out at ElCamino Real to celebrate our 39th wedding anniversary.  Saturday was a day of getting things done around the house.  On Sunday, we headed to Olathe early to play with the grandkids while their parents packed.  Then, we all went to the Gaslight Grill for a delicious brunch to celebrate Ron's birthday (for the last time this year - just like St. Mark).  We decided it would be fun to bring Peyton home with us since we were going back to Olathe on Sunday, and her parents agreed and allowed us to bring her home to Clinton for an overnight visit.  Most excited was Great Grandma Mintun when we showed up with Peyton.  After ice cream cones and smoozies at Grammaw's, she went home with us to play some more with Peyton.  On Sunday, Ron picked up Grammaw for a short visit before Peyton and I left to return to Olathe.  Ron traveled with Dennis Sieger to Belton to meet Chad and his friend, Patrtick, for a round of golf before returning to Olathe with Chad.  While they were golfing, we played and packed, then had lunch at Chipholte - Peyton ate her own side of guacamole - she told us that Mommy and Grammy could share another one.  Too funny.  We shopped for shoes at Famous Footwear.  Peyton found some flip flops with lights in them - and most of all, no back straps - that she really wanted, but not in her size.  Long story, but we ordered them online.  That evening while Grandpa and I were staying with Peyton and Garrison while Amanda and Chad went out to dinner, she wante dto go to the mailbox to see if they were there yet - she is so sweet.

Great Labor Day Weekend - family memories.