Nebraska Visit

We enjoyed our annual summer visit to Nebraska.

We stayed the night in Lincoln on the way up so that we could fit in a short visit with Dan and Michelle.
This is Makin showing them some of his robot combat videos.

Ah, Runza!

The fair was going during our visit!
Lorelei was amazed at her huge taco salad.

Visiting the animals.

Rolled ice cream with Brooklyn.

Rubber Check Race. So fun to watch!
This event is very much a local phenomenon and here is the description according to an online search:
"Rubber Check Race is a unique and informal type of competitive event that involves various participants such as horses, ATVs and wheel barrow men."
 

Lorelei asked if she could ride The Zipper.
We were shocked at her bravery (she is not a heights girl) and had to let her try it.
She screamed the entire ride and kept her eyes closed for most of it.
We went in later that week and she asked to ride it with Brooklyn again a second time "so I can keep my eyes open this time" and she kept her eyes open more than the first time and screamed much less. :)

All three rode the Gravitron.

Home Ec with Grandma - making her famous smothered burritos!

The kids covered Aunt Evie's fridge items with googly eyes.
She barely noticed.

A game of scabble while waiting on...

Home Ec with Aunt Evie - making Brad's Grandma's famous cinnamon rolls!

Delish.

Burrito Babes as we gear up to take in a concert at the fair.

Love country skies!

Girls evening out at the concert.

Hunter Hayes

We fit in lots of Wii sports this visit!

Bags Bar Tournament
Brad's "Cousins Team"
(And another team they play with...and some more people)

Brad's Second Team - Dennis, Grandpa, Makin and Brad

Duckpin Bowling

We played Funky Bowl.

The Town's Current Tin Roof Creative District project that I loved.
They asked students and adults to paint bricks to look like books
and you can find them throughout the town.

Sweet Coffee Treat

This was the first visit for us at Grandma and Grandpa's new place in town.
A favorite activity was driving the gator around town.

The kids picked up rhubarb from Aunt Evie
so that I could make some into a crisp when we got home.
Thank you Aunt Evie!

The view from the front porch.

Thanks for a great visit Grandma and Grandpa!

Summer Fun - Girls Craft Day, Topgolf, Dave and Busters, Adventure Club - Whoa Zone

Girls Craft Day

It was a bring-a-craft-to-share day and the girls enjoyed working on various projects for a few hours. Lorelei and I had fun prepping some fun snacks for the day as well.

Topgolf

Makin and I enjoyed meeting up with the Coats for some Topgolf fun.

Dave and Busters

When your friend is married to a manager and they treat us to a fun day of games...

Adventure Club - Whoa Zone

We had a great day on the inflatable obstacle course on the lake! Amazing!

I now officially want my own floating cabana.

Oklahoma Visit

We did our usual Oklahoma summer visit shuffle again this summer. This time the kids and I stayed for a bit, then Makin and I came home and let Lorelei get her 1-1 at Nana and Papas, and then Makin and I headed to OKC to see Aunt Heather and Nana.

Excited to see the beginnings of the garage!

Papa sneaking food to Watson.

Amazing skies.

Makin got this fun shot.

Home Ec - dirt!

Super helpful. ;)

Pretty much a summer tradition at Nana's.

One of his favorite treats.

Lorelei, Nana and Watson visiting Melody's place.
Love when my kiddos get to spend time with special people from my home town.

Home Ec - Cowboy Soup

Their usual walk around Sunset Lake.

Watson was so excited to chase the ducks/geese he ran in much deeper than Lorelei anticipated.

Made it to Aunt Heather's place!
Clearly this tuckered Watson out. ;)

How many of you have get to sleep on a poptart pillow? ;)

Excited to read about the family tree.

Heather's Crape Myrtle.

Sunday Brunch.
Had to get the biggest pancake ever.

This place gets a high bacon rating. :)

Thanks for a great visit!