Saturday June 25th
Kevin and I woke up at 3:00 a.m. I nursed the baby, made a pot of coffee and changed the baby's diaper. Kevin took a shower and then we woke the girls up and got all 3 kids buckled in. My dad let us borrow his car for the trip so we decided we would park both of our vehicles at their house. We dropped the van off when we picked up his car. So Kevin drove our car to my parents house and I followed him there. We pulled out of their driveway at 3:50 a.m.
Gabby and Nathan both napped but Avalynn stayed awake. We drove to Erie before we made our first stop. We got breakfast at McDonalds. Then I nursed the baby while Kevin walked our dog Kito. We filled up the gas tank and then Continued driving. Our next stop was after we got through Cleveland we stopped at the fist travel plaza on the toll road. We got kito out to do his business and then we went in and did ours. Then we got back in and drove until we got to the first travel plaza in Indiana. The kids were all starting to get cranky by that time. We got out, ate lunch outside at a picnic table so Kito could be out of the car longer.
We got back in the car and shortly after that all 3 kids took a long nap. By the time they woke up we were almost to Chesterton. We got out of the car at Coffee creek and met My Father In law there so he could see us before he went to work. Avalynn was so excited because we saw a snake there. She Loves snakes! Our trip ended up taking about 11 hours which is faster then I thought it would take. Before we had kids it took us 10 hours.
When we got to my In laws house The kids took a bath in their Nannie's big bath tub. she filled if with bubbles for them and they loved it. After they got out we went to a grocery store to get some groceries. We picked up white castle on the way back for dinner. Kevin's brother Ryan came over with his son and daughter and the kids had fun playing together. We were exhausted and went to bed early.
In the Car
Getting to see Papa before he had to go to work
Avalynn looking at the Snake
Sunday June 26th
The kids were all awake at 5:00 a.m. which is about right since the time is one hour behind us and they usually wake up around 6:00. We had breakfast & washed up. Then we went to coffee creek to walk around and showed the kids where Kevin asked me to marry him.
Then we went to Walmart in Michigan city and the girls got to spend some of their money that came from the change they had saved in their piggy bank. They each bought a Pony stuffed animal toy that has it's own comb, food and carrying bag.
We went to Ryan and Kristina's house after that and the kids got in their swimming pool and jumped on their trampoline. Gabby and her cousin Becca stayed in the pool for over 2 hours. We ate dinner there and then went back to my inlaws house and went to bed.
So we told them to walk holding hands...but it's still cute.
My blue Eyed boy
They are sitting in the Spot I was sitting when Kevin asked me to Marry him On April 29, 2005
Me and my babies
Monday June 27Th
The kids were so worn out they slept an hour later so we got up at 6:00. We had breakfast and then the girls took a bath in the big bath tub. We all got around and then My Mother in law treated us to lunch at Olive Garden. My Father in law had to work so he couldn't come with us. A funny thing happened when I was done eating I took Nathan out to the car to feed him. He is so noisy he won't nurse when other people are around. So I was sitting in the car and he was almost asleep. I saw a lady open the door to the car next to ours. Just then My door opened and a little old lady almost sat on my lap just as her daughter called to her that it was the wrong car, lol. She said "Oops wrong car" and just shut the door really slowly,lol. Anyway, then We went to the South lake mall and I shopped in Gymboree with Nathan while Kevin walked around with the girls. We also let them ride the carousel inside the mall.
When we left the mall we went to visit some family Friends at their house. Then we went to Walmart to get some groceries. I stayed in the car to feed Nathan and then he napped until they were done in the store. We got back to the house around 6:00 and had dinner around 7. The girls were so tired they asked to go to bed and fell right asleep.
At The Bennet's Home
Avalynn's Kind of Water Slide!
At The Bennet's Home
Tuesday June 28TH
We had breakfast and then we went to the Duneland Resale shop in Chesterton, IN. I used to shop there all the time when Gabby was a baby. They sell all their baby shoes for 50 cents! I was lucky to get a pair of stride rites once and also a pair of baby gap shoes! I miss that store so much! This time while we were there I found a life jacket that looks almost new for $2.00! I also got Gabby a pair of pants for $1.00 that are in great shape! Afterward we got lunch out and then took the kids to a playground at the school that Kevin went to when he was a kid. After that we went back to his parents house and spent some time with His Mom and brother and his Brother's family.
Wednesday June 29TH
We went to Walmart in the Morning and then headed over to Deep river water park. This was the first water park (Or any kind of amusement park) that we have taken our kids to. It was a lot different then when we went as kids! I had to mainly sit in the shade with Nathan most of the day and Kevin and his parents played around with the kids. Kevin watched the baby for a little bit while I got in with the girls too. Then we all went on the lazy river ride together.Gabby loved going on the water slides and she is so brave for a 4 year old! Avalynn would only go on the tiny little frog one but that was okay too! Afterward we got them dippin dots ice cream at the park. I think they had a Wonderful day and I am so glad we took them there! They both fell asleep on the way back to Nonnie and papa's house.
Nathan Splashing, He Loves Water!
Gabby after she got off the Water Slide
Fun on the Lazy River!
The girls just having Fun!
Eating dippin dots
Thursday June 30Th
My brother and Sister in Law were both off so we all went to Kimmel Beach on Lake Michigan. The water was cold but it was really sunny and Hot so it felt good! Nathan liked the water and also liked touching the sand for the first time. We were there for about 4 hours. Kevin and I took the kids back to his parents house and we all showered. Then we went to his Brother's house and had pizza for dinner from Little Ceasar's. It was pouring rain and Thunderstorm by that time. We then drove to Kevin's friend Rich's house. We had a nice visit with him and his soon to be step daughter who is a little older then Gabby.
Nathan feeling the sand
Gabby having a blast
Me with Avalynn & Nathan
Friday July 1st
Kevin and I decided to go to Lighthouse premium outlets in Michigan city, IN. It had been pouring rain all night and morning and a lot of roads were flooded. We had to turn around several times because of the water across the road. It was Storming so bad we only went to a couple of stores. We then drove out near Warsaw,IN to go to a Jellystone park where Kevin's parents have a 5th wheel they keep out there on lots they bought. That night we walked around the par, let the kids play on the play ground and took them in the pool. Then we went back to the camper and went to bed. Gabby was really getting home sick that night and crying for her bed.
Could he get any cuter???
Saturday July 2nd
Kevin's brother and his Family came out to the park and we all went on my In laws boat. Gabby was so cute jumping off the boat. The water was warmer then I thought it would be. We stayed out on the lake for a few hours then we went back to the camper and ate dinner. It started storming and down pouring rain. We left around 7:30 p.m. to start home. We drove for 3 hours and then stopped near Toledo Ohio for the night at a hotel that allows dogs. I gave Gabby and Nathan a bath and then put them to bed. Avalynn fell asleep in the car and stayed asleep.
The Boat
Pretty Family of Swans
Gabby jumping off the boat
Sunday July 3rd.
I didn't sleep well and woke up several times. At around 5:00 I got up and took a bath. Kevin woke up around 6:00. We ate and got around. Then we left and drove the 7 hours home. We had to stop twice. The kids were all really good and did a lot better in the car then I thought they would. We got home around 3:00 which was just in time for my Parent's 4th of July Party they throw every year. Poor Kevin got really sick and ended up going home early. At first we thought he had food poisoning from the taco bell he had for lunch but later that night Gabby also got sick so we think it was probably just a stomach bug because she didn't eat any taco bell at all. The girls had McDonalds instead.
Kevin and I decided to go to Lighthouse premium outlets in Michigan city, IN. It had been pouring rain all night and morning and a lot of roads were flooded. We had to turn around several times because of the water across the road. It was Storming so bad we only went to a couple of stores. We then drove out near Warsaw,IN to go to a Jellystone park where Kevin's parents have a 5th wheel they keep out there on lots they bought. That night we walked around the par, let the kids play on the play ground and took them in the pool. Then we went back to the camper and went to bed. Gabby was really getting home sick that night and crying for her bed.
Could he get any cuter???
Kevin's brother and his Family came out to the park and we all went on my In laws boat. Gabby was so cute jumping off the boat. The water was warmer then I thought it would be. We stayed out on the lake for a few hours then we went back to the camper and ate dinner. It started storming and down pouring rain. We left around 7:30 p.m. to start home. We drove for 3 hours and then stopped near Toledo Ohio for the night at a hotel that allows dogs. I gave Gabby and Nathan a bath and then put them to bed. Avalynn fell asleep in the car and stayed asleep.
The Boat
Sunday July 3rd.
I didn't sleep well and woke up several times. At around 5:00 I got up and took a bath. Kevin woke up around 6:00. We ate and got around. Then we left and drove the 7 hours home. We had to stop twice. The kids were all really good and did a lot better in the car then I thought they would. We got home around 3:00 which was just in time for my Parent's 4th of July Party they throw every year. Poor Kevin got really sick and ended up going home early. At first we thought he had food poisoning from the taco bell he had for lunch but later that night Gabby also got sick so we think it was probably just a stomach bug because she didn't eat any taco bell at all. The girls had McDonalds instead.
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