Iowa Visit

We were recently able to go out to Iowa and visit Grandpa and Grandma.

Rick and Bethany were able to be there at the same time as us, we made the most of it with games and late night talks. Ronan was with them and we all enjoyed seeing him again!

Grandpa, Ronan, and Rick

Bethany, Grandma, Ronan, and Rick

Aunt Laurie was kind enough to open her home to not just our family, but Rick and Bethany as well.

The Thackers also made it out to Iowa for one of the days we were there

 This little girl loves her Papa. :)

Grandpa and Molly

 Mr. Adorable! 

Mom and Aunt Laurie (trying not to laugh) ;)

This house holds so many memories, it was harder than usual to say goodbye.

It was also hard to tear away from this little guy. 

 On the way home we stopped at a McDonald's restaurant, the decor inside was more like a hunting lodge than a fast food place. :)

All in all we had a great time!

So thankful for the family that we have!

Christmas/Grandma's Birthday Surprise!

~Christmas Morning!~

Christmas Morning at Grandma's always starts with Cherry and Blueberry Rolls, and Sticky Buns...

definitely a favorite tradition of all Eddy side of the Family! 

The Youngs came in to Iowa a few days before the surprise, and we greatly enjoyed the extra time with them. (Table games were definitely a favorite)

 We were able to meet Roger's fiancee, and enjoyed getting to know her. (they became engaged on Christmas day!)

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 The day of the big surprise!!

Excitement building as we waited for Grandma to appear around the corner!

~Game time!~

Mindy, Melody, Molly, A.J., and Timmy.

 This is what happens when half the people don't want their picture taken. ;)

 ~Smiles~

There was an abundance of little kids there, and it was a challenge to keep all their names straight. :)

Riding Grandma's bus route on Sunday morning was a very cold but pleasant experience.

A few of the girls remembered me from our last visit. (thank goodness I remembered them as well!) 

 Grandma and I.

At the end of the visit we all sang together, it was one of the highlights of the trip!

Can't believe how fast the time went, but we enjoyed every minute of it.

That's all for now...

Have a wonderful week!

Visit to Iowa!

 A few weeks ago we were able to visit Grandpa and Grandma Eddy in Iowa, while there, we got to see many of our relatives that live in the area!

Thank you to Grandma and Grandpa for letting us interrupt your peace and quiet for a week! :)

The little guys loved going to Turtle Park...

 And guess who got to be the Babysitter? (for some reason everyone thought I was experienced in taking care of younger kids) ;)

 It was nice to just be able to sit back and relax. (lower left corner is cousin Dustin Hannahs, and lower middle is 2nd cousin Haddon "Charlie" Jessup) 

 Brooke (cousin) brought over her puppy, Tex. The boys really enjoyed it! 

Melody (cousin), Molly, and Mindy pose for a quick picture.

During the game of "Guesstures" everyone got pretty into it! :)

We are very blessed by having such a good heritage! 

We couldn't ask for better grandparents!

We love you!

"...thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name."  Psalm 61:5