The Girls and Me

Here's a little peek at what we've been up to lately.  I spent most of last week fluffing up our nest and preparing it for winter.  I swear I have the instincts of a bird . . . or maybe a bear.  All last week, all I wanted to do was organize closets, eat hot soup, and crawl into a nice warm bed at the end of the day! 
David's cousin Ashley was haivng a baby shower a couple hours away on Saturday and I planned to take the girls on a little road trip.  On Thursday, David's aunt Darla called and asked if we would be interested in going a day early and staying overnight with Grandma and Grandpa Neises. 
The boys were good with that, so we girls hit the road early Friday morning!
Here's a little of what we did.  First of all, NO ONE was allowed to get hungry.  Grandma (as any good grandma does) made sure of that.  Uncle Dann brought in the miniature horses so Teresa could get a 4-wheeler ride and ride a horse for a bit.  Then, she and Darla treated the horse to a snack.  Grandpa's workworking shop is not far away, so we popped in to check out his latest project.  He is making a replica of the church where the Knights of Columbus was started.  He just uses pictures as a pattern and has built many beautiful houses, landscapes, buildings, and churches this way.  It seems someone in the family always has a standing order with him.  (Landen is hoping for a shop right now.)  :o)  Then we ran back to Grandma and Grandpa's house in time for--what else?--a snack, got ready for the "baby wash" as Teresa called it, and partied until Rachel fell asleep while simulaneously eating pudding dessert.
A successful road trip?
Yes.  Yes, I think so!