We're baaaack! And we have a few posts in mind to catch up on...namely, a BIG birthday and a view of Sydney's and Abigail's personalities through silly faces and the following:


Our Summer Vacation 2008 consisted of an 8 hour trek to Branson, MO! Can you believe it? We had good reason since Rebekah's paternal side of the family joined together for a rare Reunion. (And lodging was free at the Fairfield Wyndam Resort thanks to Rebekah's "Uncle Brad". Thanks, Unc!) This was the first time for Rebekah's cousins and aunts and uncles to meet Sydney and Abigail, so the trip was special for our family. Activities consisted of lounging by the numerous indoor and outdoor pools, basketball, shuffleboard, volleyball, and, of course, lots of eating. Rebekah's Uncle Doug and Grandma Dee are in the catering business, so we were never want for good eats. We were able to take an evening dinner cruise on the Branson Belle over the beautiful Table Rock Lake, and we enjoyed a variety show of Broadway tunes while we cruised. Here are some pictures from our adventure back in June:

all the cousins

the fam
10 grandkids, 2 great-grandkids and 2 spouses
Papa with the girls

Great-Grandma Dee with Sydney and Abigail