Friday, June 24, 2011

kansas city

We were in Kansas City two weeks ago! I meant to blog nearly every day that we were there, but I just kept forgetting! So, here's to another LONG and delayed blog ... sorry, folks. :)

The first Thursday and Friday that we that were were in KC, Colton and I hung low, and just relaxed a little bit. We played out in the backyard, but that was the extent of our excitement. It was good to have a couple of days to take a break.
Colton relaxing on Grandpa Reynolds' lap.


On Friday evening, my Dad and Rose took us out for pizza at Old Shawnee Pizza. It's pretty tasty! Colton enjoyed hanging out with Grandma and Grandpa, and of course, eating pizza for dinner. It's a super good pizza place. I love thin crust, and this place has the best tasting thin crust pizza.
We got this veggie works pizza (with chicken), and a small mushroom pizza for Colton ... it came FREE! What a deal!
Having a fun dinner!.
Colton and Grandpa eating at Old Shawnee Pizza.
Colton and Grandma Reynolds play frisbee with Toby.
Big throw, Colton!
Hanging out with Grandpa after dinner. Just showing him his toes.


Colton got some new shoes while we were in Minnesota, and he tried them out here in KC on a rainy Friday morning. Aren't they so cute!?! I love them! What a stylish kid!
These are the cutest shoes! I love the green.


On Sabbath, we celebrated Father's Day with Dad (Grandpa Reynolds) by taking him out to eat at the Olive Garden. Dana, Dan, and Madison were there, too. It was fun to see Maddie! She has grown so much, and she was ready to be in the spot light. She entertained us all through dinner. What a doll! After the meal, we took a few pictures.
Maddie (25 months) and Colton (18 months).
Big hugs!
Dana, Dad, and Tasha ... Happy Father's Day, Dad!!!! We love you!
Colton is just too tired! After a long morning of Sabbath School and Church ... and a big meal ... he's zonked out!


On Father's Day, we just laid low again, because everyone seemed to be starting or ending feeling sick. Colton did get to watch his first Disney cartoon ... Cars! He loved it so much. Now, if the TV is on ... he'll say "TRUCK! TRUCK!" and point to the TV. He wants to watch the cars again.
Cole is just hanging out with Scout.
Watching Cars with Grandpa.
He's getting so much more confident around the dogs. He wanted to pet Toby.
I think he likes them so much, because they could care less that he's here. The more the dogs ignore Colton; the more he wants to pet them and chase them around! It's very cute!

On Monday, Dad and Rose took the day off, and we went to the Louisburg Cider Mill and Deanna Rose Children's Farm. It was super fun! I haven't been to Louisburg since I was a kid at Midland for a field trip. The apple donuts were just as good as I remembered. Colton had his first taste of apple donuts and cool, refreshing apple cider. He loved it! It was, also, fun to shop at the country store. They had fresh peaches that were SO tasty! We bought a bag to eat and then when we were checking out, they had a 10 pound box for $5!!! They were a bit bruised, but I just cut them up and cut out those parts ... we froze them to make some delicious treats later. I'm going to take 6 cups home to make some things for Billy. They, also, had home grown tomatoes that were the best I've had all year! We bought a few, too.
The Louisburg Cider Mill.
Walking with Grandpa and Grandma Reynolds.
Going for a ride with Grandpa.
In the country store with Grandma.
Colton with Grandpa and Grandma.
The country store. Isn't it so cute?
Colton's first cup of apple cider. He really liked it! Freshly homemade.
Mommy and Colton at the cider mill.
Out in front of the big sign with Grandma and Grandpa Reynolds.


Here are the 10 pounds of peaches we bought! I can't believe they were only $5.I sliced them up, and here's what they looked like when I finished. Now, they are frozen and waiting to be baked into something yummy!

After the cider mill, we went to Deanna Rose. Colton LOVED seeing the animals! He saw ducks, pigs, goats, turkeys, ponies, horses, owls, buffalo, cows, rabbits, and fish! It was a great time. He even touched the goats and fed them ... sure only their heads could make it through the fence, but he wasn't too scared to feed them. It was very cute! After we walked around in the heat, we had a little ice cream, and then Colton got a cool toy from Grandma and Grandpa. It was a combine with a book inside. He loves it! He drove it around everywhere ... and said, "Combine!" over and over all day long. We had lunch at Red Robin. It was a tasty! I hadn't eaten there in a while. Colton had macaroni, and he loved it. He ate the whole bowl ... along with some oranges and a few sweet potato fries. It was tough keeping him awake on the way home, but he did it. What a morning, but it was a lot of fun!
Deanna Rose Children's Farm! What a great place, and it's FREE!
On the train at the front of the farm.
Colton checks out the fish.
Colton goes face-to-face with Tom Turkey. He said, "Gobble, gobble!"
He's checking out those goats.
And he decides that it's okay to feed them!
Colton feeds the goats!
Some cute turtles.
With Grandma seeing the hawk.
Colton finds the piggies!
After a long, hot walk, a big, cool drink!
Playing with his new combine!
Showing it to Mommy! Here's my combine!
Playing with Grandpa while we wait for lunch to arrive.
Mmmmmm! He loves macaroni!


That night, he couldn't wait to play with his combine some more. He drove it all around, and we read the story several times. Thank you Grandma and Grandpa Reynolds for his cool new toy!Colton then got a little brave and wanted to pet Toby. He has become more and more enamored with the dogs the more they try to run away from him.

On Tuesday morning, Dana and Maddie came over for a visit, and Colton chased Toby around and around trying to pet him. He loves that dog ... and poor Toby tries and tries to get away.

It was fun visiting with Maddie and Dana. Dana showed me all of her wedding plans so far. Her dress and the things she's picked for her wedding are beautiful. It's going to be a wonderful wedding! I had fun hanging out with both of them. Colton and Maddie both seemed not to care that each other were there ... but Colton has been teething, and he was kind of quiet and observant that morning. And Maddie just played around without a care in the world that Colton was there. It was kind of interesting.

Wednesday morning, I went over to my cousin Kristie's house to see her and her kids. They three youngest had so much fun playing with Colton! Brianna took such good care of him, and Brooke wanted so badly to hold him. She didn't understand why he didn't want to be held. Blake wanted Colton to repeat everything he said! He made a fun game out of it. They kids would say to Colton, "SAY _____." And Colton would repeat it every time. They thought that was a riot! They, also, enjoyed showing Colton their cat. He really liked the cat, and he kept asking to see it. One of the kids would go and get the poor animal and drag him into the living room, so Colton could pet him. His name is Chester, and he's such a calm cat to let those kids pull him around like that. It was super fun seeing them and watching them play. I always have fun talking with Kristie and catching up.

Colton with Blake (7 years), Brianna (9 years), and Brooke (5 years).


Thursday, Colton and I met Dana and Maddie for breakfast at Mimi's. It was a delicious breakfast! We had a good time, and Colton ate so well. He ate a lot of fruit and some muffin. Even though, he has had a hard time sleeping this past week, he's always so good in the morning. I think his hard time is coming from his teething. Both the top and bottom canines on the right side are coming in ... the top just broke through on Thursday (finally!), and the bottom one is bulging--ready to break through at any moment. Hopefully, it happens soon ... because I can hardly take the waking up in the middle of the night, the crankiness, and early mornings. Anyway, at Mimi's, we got some good pictures of the kids together.
Sweet picture of the two cousins.
A little love.
And kisses.
After breakfast, we went shopping at the mall for a while. It was fun to hang out with my sister. I'm glad we got the chance to spend some time together. Colton and I ran some errands after dinner on Thursday, and we came home just in time to play with Grandma and Grandpa before bed.

On Friday, we were busy all day running errands and getting ready for Dana's bridal shower. Colton is still teething, but on the plus side, he slept the whole night through until 8:00 a.m. this morning ... so I finally got a good night's sleep. I'm hoping I get one again tonight. Colton spent much of the day terrorizing Toby. That poor dog! He will be glad when we leave.
Colton loves to terrorize these dogs ... this is poor Tyler.


We went to church on Sabbath, and then we spent the afternoon at the park, after Colton's nap. He loves to just run around and collect sticks, leaves, and rocks. He's not quite big enough to care about the slides. He'll go down them a couple of times, but he just loves to collect things. He pretty much hates the swings. I don't know why ... he used to like them, but lately, he just wants down as soon as you start pushing him.
Colton riding the dinosaur at the park.
Collecting all of his sticks for Grandma and Grandpa.
Giving grandma all of his sticks taht he found.
Grandma gave up, so he started giving them to Grandpa, instead.
After the park, Grandpa and Grandma Reynolds took Colton and I to Fritz's. It's a restaurant where a train brings your food to the table, so the busier the restaurant gets, the more trains are driving all around for you to watch. Colton loved to watch the trains! He even got to ride in a train. It was a fun time all around!
Everyone at Fritz's train station in Shawnee for some yummy food!
Colton riding the train! Woo-woo!
Enjoying a saltine and being the train conductor.
Here comes the train to bring our food.
The food is dropped and the train continues on its way.
The sign in Fritz's. Pretty kid friendly place!
When we finished eating, we had sundaes at Sheridan's. Colton had his in a Twin's cap. It was pretty cute. It was a fun Sabbath spent with family.

On Sunday, Colton and I spent the day at my Aunt Phylis' house. That's where Dana's Bridal shower was located. My mom flew in the night before as a surprise for my sister. My sister was very surprised! It was a good bridal shower. Everything turned out well, and my sister really enjoyed it and had a great time. That's the most important part. We spent the whole day there with Grandma Bourland, and Colton had a great time with Kristie's kids again. Brianna is such a good babysitter. I wish we lived closer to them ... I would use her all of the time!
The drink station. Raspberry lemonade and ice water were served.
I made an egg/hash brown dish and baked french toast with maple syrup. I, also, bought some pastries and muffins.
Fresh fruit salad.
A most delicious sweet and tart lemon cake from a wonderful bakery in Prairie Village, KS: Dolce Baking Company. I made the 'B' in the middle.
Here is one of the decorated tables.
The gift station.
A few more of the decorated table areas.
My sister opening some gifts.
Colton helping Aunt Dana open her gifts from our family. He had a lot of fun removing the tissue paper!
Me and Brianna ... taking a self-photo at the party.
After a long day spent at my Aunt's house ... and Colton refusing to take a nap over there, we headed back to my Dad's house. Colton got to see Grandpa and Grandma Reynolds one more time before a bath and bed. We left pretty early the next morning to head down to my Grandma's house just north of Tulsa, OK. We wanted to get there by lunch time. We had a great time in Kansas City! Glad we got to spend so much time with family and friends.

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