Well, we are back from our weekend tour of Nebraska. Here is a brief summary of our adventure.
(Look out Alex, Rowan is movin in on Sam)
We left for Nana and Papa's at about 3pm on Friday. We picked up the kids from school and hit the road. We arrived in Omaha a little after 6. My Mom and Dad, (who have perfected the art of being hosts) had side dishes made, burgers and sausages ready to be grilled and ice cold beer in the cooler. Thanks again Mom and Dad. The Curtis family, Barbie and Rowan Mulley showed up around 6:30. Andy Grayson and new girlfriend Laura arrived about 8. We all had dinner, the kids played and fought. Overall, a great picnic with great friends.
Then Saturday morning the tornado began. We left for Ray Gun's birthday party witch was at my sisters on the other side of town. The kids swam in the pool, froze to death, but had a good time. After presents, Lisa, Alex, Ellie and I jumped in the van and headed to Fremont for my cousins graduation party.
Fremont is about a 30 minute drive from my sisters in a whole other direction. I got to see my Grandma, the main reason for going, and saw all my aunts and uncles. My aunt Jo barraged me with hugs and kisses. (I always act like I don't like it but she always makes you feel like your the most important person in the world) My family oohed and aahhed over my new addition Ellie, the other main reason for going. (who doesn't like showing off their kid) I do have to admit the Dauberts had the second best graduation food ever. (the coolest being my Aunt Sue having an entire Chinese Buffet) Dirk is no cheapskate either, he had lots of beer, mix drinks and soda. I knew I liked him. I was able to see my cousin's Joe and Jason. Jason must be getting some action because for the first time since "the break up" he had a big smile on his face. (More importantly, he never stopped smiling) He is a great kid and deserves to be happy. Joe is sporting a beard, don't know what I think of that yet. It was nice to see Tim and Barb as well. Tim even had a couple pounds of raw fish for my Dad. Witch he foolishly trusted me to give to my dad. (I didn't keep it for myself, I just forgot about it and left it in the van) Needless to say that next morning when I opened the back of the van to load the bags, you get the idea. Sorry Timmy. It was also nice to see Doctor Ronda (I know I spelled your name wrong) If it was not for her I don't know if I could have got through the "single parent phase" of my life. It was she who babysat the boys while I went on dates with Lisa. Mom, cover your eyes. She even kept them overnight, wink, wink.
After the Graduation party we headed for the Brouse wedding at the Laurintzen Gardens, witch is on the other side of Omaha near the Missouri river. But of course we had to stop at mom and dads to change.
Sunday, we had a slower day. We went over to Chris and Todd's for a bar-b-que. Todd has made me embarrassed to grill. I do not know if I can serve the Block family with my sorry excuse of bar-b-que. (Thanks Todd) He is an amazing host and an unbelievable with the grill/smoker. I think I freaked him out a little when I professed my love for him. If Lisa could grill like that. Shelia provided the rice crispy bars (some with chocolate, some with no chocolate witch happen to be my personal favorite) and Ryan did the potatoes. Chris provided multiple side dishes including her famous roll thingies. She is a perfect compliment to Todd's hosting abilities. Together they make a pretty good hosting team. I also like Scot, Jen and Kim's approach as well. When I was in Vegas last week, we went out and made someone else do all the work.
Then on Monday we went back to K.C. It was a fairly uneventful day. I LOVED IT! So our weekend caravan around the state of Nebraska was over and I can honestly say I had a great time. Love you all.
We left for Nana and Papa's at about 3pm on Friday. We picked up the kids from school and hit the road. We arrived in Omaha a little after 6. My Mom and Dad, (who have perfected the art of being hosts) had side dishes made, burgers and sausages ready to be grilled and ice cold beer in the cooler. Thanks again Mom and Dad. The Curtis family, Barbie and Rowan Mulley showed up around 6:30. Andy Grayson and new girlfriend Laura arrived about 8. We all had dinner, the kids played and fought. Overall, a great picnic with great friends.
Then Saturday morning the tornado began. We left for Ray Gun's birthday party witch was at my sisters on the other side of town. The kids swam in the pool, froze to death, but had a good time. After presents, Lisa, Alex, Ellie and I jumped in the van and headed to Fremont for my cousins graduation party.
Fremont is about a 30 minute drive from my sisters in a whole other direction. I got to see my Grandma, the main reason for going, and saw all my aunts and uncles. My aunt Jo barraged me with hugs and kisses. (I always act like I don't like it but she always makes you feel like your the most important person in the world) My family oohed and aahhed over my new addition Ellie, the other main reason for going. (who doesn't like showing off their kid) I do have to admit the Dauberts had the second best graduation food ever. (the coolest being my Aunt Sue having an entire Chinese Buffet) Dirk is no cheapskate either, he had lots of beer, mix drinks and soda. I knew I liked him. I was able to see my cousin's Joe and Jason. Jason must be getting some action because for the first time since "the break up" he had a big smile on his face. (More importantly, he never stopped smiling) He is a great kid and deserves to be happy. Joe is sporting a beard, don't know what I think of that yet. It was nice to see Tim and Barb as well. Tim even had a couple pounds of raw fish for my Dad. Witch he foolishly trusted me to give to my dad. (I didn't keep it for myself, I just forgot about it and left it in the van) Needless to say that next morning when I opened the back of the van to load the bags, you get the idea. Sorry Timmy. It was also nice to see Doctor Ronda (I know I spelled your name wrong) If it was not for her I don't know if I could have got through the "single parent phase" of my life. It was she who babysat the boys while I went on dates with Lisa. Mom, cover your eyes. She even kept them overnight, wink, wink.
After the Graduation party we headed for the Brouse wedding at the Laurintzen Gardens, witch is on the other side of Omaha near the Missouri river. But of course we had to stop at mom and dads to change.
Sunday, we had a slower day. We went over to Chris and Todd's for a bar-b-que. Todd has made me embarrassed to grill. I do not know if I can serve the Block family with my sorry excuse of bar-b-que. (Thanks Todd) He is an amazing host and an unbelievable with the grill/smoker. I think I freaked him out a little when I professed my love for him. If Lisa could grill like that. Shelia provided the rice crispy bars (some with chocolate, some with no chocolate witch happen to be my personal favorite) and Ryan did the potatoes. Chris provided multiple side dishes including her famous roll thingies. She is a perfect compliment to Todd's hosting abilities. Together they make a pretty good hosting team. I also like Scot, Jen and Kim's approach as well. When I was in Vegas last week, we went out and made someone else do all the work.
Then on Monday we went back to K.C. It was a fairly uneventful day. I LOVED IT! So our weekend caravan around the state of Nebraska was over and I can honestly say I had a great time. Love you all.
(Boy are we pooped)
1 comment:
Awww, Samantha's "front page" material, I KNEW IT! Yep, Alex better step his game up! Rowan is coming over today again, in fact!
What? No mention of my potato salad, my beans, or my brownies? Geez! That's it. I'm offended...ok, I'm over it now...;-) Thanks to your folks for a great time! They are always so gracious and we feel so welcome there!
We had a great time, and the kids did, too - can't wait to do it again soon! HUGS!
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