Trip to Nana and Papa's part 1

Ayden and Ellie went to visit my parents for a week at the beginning of July. Aunt Dani took them while I stayed home with Tate.

Independence Rock on their way to nana and papa's

Of course, they were spoiled! They got to do and see so many fun things. They went to Story book Island (this cute park with all the story/ fairy tale characters).

The park also has slides and jungle gyms and even a small train for them to ride. Almost every time we visit my parents, we make the trip to Storybook Island. So we have pictures from years ago to compare to. For instance:

Summer 2009: so little

Summer 2012: not so little anymore

 Summe 2009: Look how little they are!

Summer 2012: Look how big she is!

And one more:

Summer 2009: my little guy

Summer 2012: all grown up

That same day, as if Storybook Island weren't enough, they also went to Dinosaur Park in Rapid City, SD. It's not grand, but kids love it. It's dinosaur statues made to scale, so they can climb and have fun.

It was a hot day and they were outside for most of it. So on the ride home, they were very tired and slept the hour drive back to Nana's! Thanks,  Nana and Aunt Dani for taking them