Happy as a heap of rocks. Rubenstein really liked the freedom from her carseat on the day we explored a wildlife habitat near Kansas City. She sat and munched rocks and dirt and grass and anything else she could get her pudgy, cute little hands on. We had a picnic here at this little lake and I'm surprised there was a lake left by the time we left. Anne was throwing rocks in to her little heart's content--after several lessons on throwing from dad.
Ruby liked poking and prodding dad while we toured Nauvoo. We had a fabulous time with Hillary and Rand who were so nice to meet us there and then watch the girls while Randy and I attended a session at the temple. We all met Friday night and stayed the night in a little log cabin that was reconstructed to be like a cabin from back in the day. Anne loved sleeping on the top bunk and could hardly contain her excitement for Aunt Hillary and Uncle Rand to arrive and sleep too. The best part about the log cabin was the bathtub. No shower. Just a really old bathtub...
We stopped for a picnic lunch in a grove at Nauvoo. It was swampy. Anne had a run in with the ground and we had to change her pants. I guess they used to (and still do) hold outdoor meetings in groves like this--- I wouldn't mind going to church outside sometimes :)
Randy got a sweet shot of the temple, the Browns, and Anne while on our horse-drawn wagon tour of Nauvoo! (As you can see) Ha! --note how Anne is sitting with Aunt Hillary. Hillary became her replacement mom on this trip...she even took over helping with bathroom duty for Anne. She wiped Anne's never sticky hands and got Anne her milk at mealtimes. She was fabulous!! And Hillary, I want you to know Anne is still talking about you and Rand. She talks to you on her play phone all the time. We'll have to call sometime and let her talk to you for real.--Anyway, the Nauvoo temple is my new favorite temple. I loved how it was decorated. They used the funnest, most beautiful colors and patterns inside. Wow! It is gorgeous!! Anybody want to come out? We'll take you to Nauvoo and the Church sites...
I just really like this picture. Oh, the love!
8 comments:
The girls are getting so big!! Bailee still says "there's Anne's house" when we go for walks. Looks like a fun trip! I haven't been out there before, it's on my 'to do' list. We'll have to make it a point to go while you guys are still out there.
yay, such fun pictures! we had lots of fun with you, we will for sure have to do it again! tell ann i said hi and she can call me anytime- we miss you!
What a fun vacation!! I loved seeing all the pictures of you guys, especially the cheesy grin on Randy!! I have never been to the church sights, I would LOVE to take you up on your offer sometime!! That final pic of Anne and Ruby is so darling, love them!!
That looks like a wonderful time! I'm just so glad you guys can spend some time with SOME family since the rest of us are so far away! And, I would LOVE to come out and get a tour from you guys to Nauvoo and elsewhere, but I have no idea if/when that will ever happen! At any rate, we love the pictures and descriptions of your goings-on over there! We love you--give those cute little girls big hugs from us--they are so adorable and precious!
So glad to see your cute little family! I love being able to stay connected with blogs. I'm glad you are doing well!
What cute little girls!! Ruby seems to be the same size as Anne! I love that about her. The trip looked like a blast. I hope we can make it out there sometime before Randy is done with school!
Awesome! When I was there summer 2002, I lived right down the street from that grove! How far do you live from Nauvoo?
I just watched the last post of Anne and her violin (and singing), and she just melted my heart. It seems too recently that you would come to my house and she would hear the garbage truck and would say, "take... gah-bage...Oooouuut" and "excavatah twuck."
I miss you guys!
hey you two, or should i say four.. how are you??? and where do you live? your kids are so cute! miss you guys! this is my first encounter with your blog. i tried to read older posts, but the wingdings threw me off.
anyways, hope to see you soon!
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