Back In Kansas

My parents left on August 4th on a trip to Alaska with my Uncle Ernie and Aunt Judy.  Their return date was August 21st.  This was a dream trip for my Dad.  He has always wanted to go there.  The plan was to drive to Ernie and Judy's house in Arkansas and then fly out from there.  They would all fly into Anchorage, Alaska and do and see many land sights then board the cruise ship for a seven day Alaskan cruise and excursions. 

(About the same time that this trip was planned and booked I found out that I was pregnant.  My due date was projected to be August 23rd, 2012, about the time when Dad and Mom would get back to Kansas from Alaska, so they would be here to help us with our girls and see the new grandbaby... things did not go as planned for my pregnancy and due date... they never do, and we had a baby before Dad and Mom got back!  We had lots of great help in my parent's absence and are thankful for those that were able to help us then and for a little help with meals, laundry, and playing with the girls from Nanee and Popee now that they are back in Kansas.)

Despite being on a dream vacation when the new grandbaby was born, Dad and Mom, along with Ernie and Judy, had a fabulous time in Alaska!  They have so many pictures and stories to share of their great trip.  Memories for a lifetime!  Here are just a few of Dad and Mom's pictures from their trip....

After getting back into Arkansas late on August 20th, Dad and Mom drove straight to our house the next morning to meet their new grandson, Silas Paul!  Sarah and Phoebe could not wait for their Nanee and Popee to get to our house.  They were excited to show off their new baby brother, and to play with Popee and Nanee.

Meeting and holding Silas for the first time....

Nanee and Popee with all three of their grandchildren! Sarah, Phoebe, and Silas....

Here are Nanee and Popee with Sarah two mornings before taking her to school....

Nanee and Popee brought Sarah, Phoebe, and Silas some gifts from Alaska... 

two new Alaska books, new Alaska t-shirts and a onesie, three stuffed Moose, and three stuffed dogs.

We are glad you are home safe and had a great trip, Nanee and Popee.  

Thank you for your help this past week!