Missouri Christmas Vacation continued

The two days after Christmas, we headed out for Missouri. We did our 10 hours or so traveling the first day to Paducah, TN. Landon did awesome! We were a little worried how he would do this year since he was old enough to realize that he would be in the car all day. We keep him entertained, with books, music, toys and a lot of bubble blowing.

Uh, Mom are you sure this car ride is going to be "fun?"

Playing in the car

At the hotel

desperate to find things to play with at the end of the trip- Mommy's wallet

Naps with family

Much to my pleasure we arrived in Kansas City, Missouri there was a nice thick layer of snow on the ground. It snowed several days while we were there. A blizzard actually kept us from leaving on the way home and we stayed an extra day so the road could clear.

Grandma Williams was in the rehab center for most of the time we visited. She fell a few days before Thanksgiving. Thankfully she was able to come home two days before we left and we were also able to help with making some adjustments to the house so that it would be easier for Grandma to get around on her wheelchair and hopefully soon her walker.

Visiting Grandma at the Rehab center

A warm welcome from the Stratton and Boyce family at Grandma Williams.

Hanging out at Grandma Williams' house

More Presents!!!

The bad part about the snow, getting stuck. Thankfully for Aunt Christy there was a house full of strong boys to push!

We went and visited Grandpa and Grandma Monk’s farm. Since we were out in the country Josh brought our gun and we were all able to get a couple of rounds off for the first time. Thanks again to everyone who chipped in for our “home security system.” The Strattons and Christopher were able to come out too and we all had a nice big dinner.

Out at the Monk's farm

Josh and his gun

Mom even came out and tried a couple of rounds

After visiting Jessica church we were able to have a big family dinner out. I meet Josh's Great great aunt (I think that is how is was related) plus Uncle Kim and Elaine and Uncle Mark joined us too

We were there for the Stratton’s yearly New Years day party. The food is always great but Aunt Christy topped it this year. The shrimp and crab legs plus all the other yummy food was just perfect!

Happy Birthday Joshua!

New Years Eve

New Years Party and Happy Birthday Joshua!!!

Watching the football

playing games

Landon got a New Years Day ride with Grandma and a cool balloon from one of the nurses!

Josh and I were able to go out on a date for Josh’s birthday. It was really nice to have dinner together, just the two of us.

Landon and I enjoyed the snow the most, and we don’t mind the cold (especially me when it is companied by the snow). A few of us went out and played for a while in the snow one of the last days we were there.

We had a great time and hope that we can make it out again there soon. We love our Missouri family, and especially miss the newest member out there Jessica.