Labor Day Vacation

Mike and I made an epic journey back East this past weekend for a friend's wedding in my hometown, so we also got to see my family and some friends. Let me just say that if you haven't flown for a while but have heard a lot of horror stories about air travel these days, IT'S ALL TRUE. We had two broken planes, three or four delays, were bumped from a flight, ate a lot of airport food... all told I think we traveled for over 24 hrs and spent about as much time with our loved ones. And yet, we had a great time and it was awesome to see everyone.



I am making a weird expression in this pic but don't my husband and sister look adorable? We spent Sunday afternoon just hanging around in my dad and stepmom's backyard with the kids. It was a gorgeous day and totally relaxing.

Here we stopped by the restaurant/gift shop my little brother manages and had lunch. Trev is rocking a kickass mustache these days. We only got to see him for a few minutes due to our packed schedule, but he's looking good!

Here we stopped into see Pops, my paternal grandfather. He was sleeping so I didn't wake him up, but I just wanted to say hi and get a pic with him. Pops has Alzeimer's and is under Hospice care in a private apartment in my aunt's home. He hasn't recognized me for a while and only recently stopped remembering my dad.

My cute littlest sisters on the swings. Ashley is outgoing and funny; Cassie is becoming more reserved and loves to read (a girl after my own heart). They are both a lot of fun, and so gorgeous... man I am jealous of that long hair.

Mike with Zipper, in serious contention for Cutest Dog in the World. Don't tell Russell I said that.

My dad set up target practice in the backyard and everyone took turns shooting balloons and cans with this BB gun rifle. This is good old fashioned fun... it's nice that playing in the yard hasn't gone out of style completely yet!

Look out Russell, Zipper is making a run for it!