We had a good time in Wichita and really enjoyed seeing family! It's been two years since seeing my grandma and while we saw Aunt Elizabeth for a few hours in the spring, it was nice to spend extended time with her and her family. Unfortunately Gemma was all out of sorts for this vacation and it put a bit of a damper on the trip. She's definitely been better since we've been home, and I think she was just off schedule and routine and completely over stimulated, the poor girl.
Aside from Gemma troubles, the boys had a great time!! Micah became a fish in a matter of 24 hours in the pool, which was awesome to see. We had a blast hanging out in their awesome pool, and were also able to play some tennis, do a little running, head to the zoo and out to dinner. Overall, it was a perfect first vacation for our new family of 5 - and the only way vacationing was going to happen this summer :)
View from the patio - gorgeous!
The next few are silly - Micah's attempt with the camera...
My aunt, mom and grandma took Micah and Reid out to the zoo one morning while Christian and I stayed back with Gemma. We were planning to have a relaxing time together while she slept, but Gemma had other plans...sigh. Oh well :) The boys had a blast at the zoo, and Micah made a list (see below) of animals to look for and then cross off. He was beyond ecstatic to do a little scavenger hunt at the zoo, and made it ok that Mommy and Daddy weren't going with him!! Win, win.
Check out this sweet girl! Do not be deceived by those big eyes :)
Swimming - what we did the most while there and the boys, particularly Micah, loved it!
The weather was absolutely amazing - especially for July in Wichita. It's usually 100+ degrees, and we had mid-80s and cool at night. Awesome. So we took advantage, and had a s'more night in their outdoor fire pit while watching Frozen. Reid was in bed, but Micah got to stay up and loved it!!
The boys throwing their superheroes in the pool and watching them sink :) Love capturing the moments they get along and have fun with each other!
Aaaannnndddddd back in the pool! Skylar, their dog, loved the water and I'm shocked she didn't have a heart attack with all the activity my boys gave her.
Gemma made an appearance outside and was able to be held by someone else!! Papa C :) Didn't last too long, but when you're only awake for an hour (including eatings) before you're ready to sleep again, there's not much time to be held awake!
And here are moments capturing Micah and Reid's jumps in the pool! I was thoroughly impressed and proud of my boys!
Christian and I went to the country club to play some tennis, and Lance and Micah headed to the pool for a bigger water slide adventure!
I love, love, love this picture of my aunt and Reid!
The gracious hosts - my Aunt and Uncle and cousins!
Sweet boys :)
Reid's selfie, lol
Four generations! Do NOT be deceived by Gemma's sleeping in my mom's arms here...this was not the norm while we were in Wichita :)
But she stayed asleep as she transferred to the car seat as well - at least before we buckled her in...
The boys were cracking themselves up saying "Papa E" or "Papa D"... silly kiddos!
Gemma smiles!
And riding quite illegally, but we were all able to sleep this way and it was worth it...Gemma did not like the car! (And has yet to like it since this trip, sadly. Lots and lots of crying ensues when she gets in her car seat now!)
Great recap and fantastic pictures. Gemma's crying not withstanding, we had a truly wonderful time. Good memories...
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