Family Fun in Wichita

This weekend we drove to Wichita to spend the weekend with Uncle Robert and Aunt Janice. Uncle Robert is just like a big kid so he had lots of fun toys. The kids loved the Indiana Jones pinball machine, the scooter and they also played the Wii.








My favorite part of the trip was when we took Cass to Wesley Medical Center and took her to the neonatal unit where she lived for 10 1/2 weeks. I knew it would be emotional but I had no idea that I would actually cry. I do not mean just have tears in my eyes but I cried and the nurses had to give me Kleenex. They let us walk all the way in and look at a baby that was born at 26 weeks and a baby that was born at 30 weeks. Looking at the tiny babies all hooked up with wires brought back a lot of memories. I even saw some tears in Michael's eyes but he was much stronger than I was. We were so lucky that the doctor that took care of Cass was working that day so we took a picture of him and Cass. The first picture is the day Dr. Dorn said Cass could come home and the second one was Saturday. We also had Cass sit in a rocking chair that the neonatal unit purchased with memorial money from my grandparents.

When we got home from the hospital Cass and Uncle Robert decided to make Ranger cookies.

Later that afternoon, Great Granny, Aunt Marlene (from Louisiana) and her family stopped by and we had a cookout. Michael grilled steaks and of course they were delicious.

Great Granny, Cass and Dylan

Michael, Aunt Marlene, and Aunt Janice

Michael and his Granny

Here is a picture of Michael and his cousin Will. Will is 22 years old and this was the first time they had ever met.

After the cookout, Uncle Robert took the kids swimming at 8:45 at night. They thought that was pretty cool.

The kids relaxing after a dip in the pool.

This morning Grandpa and Grandma drove an hour to come eat breakfast with us. We ate at Jimmy's Egg. My egg sandwich was very good. It was nice to see them even though it was for a short time. Thanks Grandpa and Grandma for driving all that way to see us for an hour.

On the way home, we stopped at Nebraska Furniture Mart and bought a new dishwasher. Our old one was leaking all over the floor. Well, when Michael removed the old dishwasher there was mold everywhere. Guess who will be getting a new kitchen floor now!!!!!!!

I will keep you updated on this HUGE project!!!!!!!!!