Our 11 hour trip to Kansas that took 13, but who is counting?

The thought of trying to drive 11 hours, in a car, with a 5 yr old and a 3 yr old, made my stomach turn. But, guess what? They didn't mind a bit! They were anxious of course to see Nana, Papa and Uncle Justin, but they didn't drive us too crazy! I didn't feel the need to stop on the side of the road and drop them off with their car seats! Just kidding....well, not really....that is how we felt with Claire Bear a few years ago. But, they were both troopers now! They alternated who got to pick the next movie, plenty of snacks, and we were good to go!! We had a great time at Nana and Papa's, even if is was in Hays America Kansas. We went to the little water park there, where the girls got to show off their swimming skills. The Wild West Fest was in town, so we got to see 2 concerts, one being John Michael Montgomery, did all the carnival rides. Got to ride in Papa's golf cart to the club house to get rootbeers. Mom had me cleaning out my stuff from her basement. Here I gave Lee heck about bringing home all this stuff from his parents, and I think I brought home more than he did! We came across a box of Grandma Drehmer's old costume jewelry. There are tons of clip on earrings in there, and the girls had a ball trying them all on. Corinne even convinced her Daddy, Uncle Justin and even Papa to wear a set!!!! Can you believe that?? For any of you who know my Dad, this is hysterical!! He will do absolutely anything for those girls!!!

Sitting on Papa's lap waiting for the parade to start.


At the clubhouse for dinner.

Sparkler fun!!

The firework show that Papa and his friend put on for Saturday night.

Corinne riding her scooter in front of Nana and Papa's newly landscaped yard.
Of course, a golf cart ride...even if it was raining!
When we left my parents house at 7 am, it had been raining, and a few miles down I70, we saw this beautiful complete rainbow. (Not sure why the photographer, Lee, couldn't turn the camera the other way and take a picture of the entire thing..?)



On our way back, we stopped in Denton, Texas to pick up a beautiful "wife" for Bentley. I have been talking with the breeder for about 9 months. She and her puppy sister were returned to the breeder as their elderly, new parents couldn't handle 2 springer puppies at the same time. So, their deal was, to breed them, sell the puppies and then sell the Momma's. The breeder has about 6 dams and 2 sires that he uses. So, Ms. Kinsley gave birth to 10 absolutely adorable pups in May! They are 8 weeks old now, she weaned them a few weeks ago, so she was ready to go! All but 2 of her puppies has a new mommy and daddy. It won't take long for them to go also. When crazy Bentley saw her, he went NUTS!!! For those of you who know Bentley, you are not surprised. He acts like, "she is MINE!!! ALL MINE!!" They get along great, they play and wrestle, take toys away from each other and chase all over that huge backyard! We could not have asked for a sweeter dog. One of my girlfriends said the other day, "if you had had her first, you wouldn't have felt the need to get another one." She is so right! But, they are wonderful together and Bentley now has someone else to occupy his time with during the day other than me! So, in case you were wondering, she is a "wife" to Bentley because they are going to have puppies some day, and Corinne stated that you have to be married to have babies. Well, she is right! We must have a wedding!! :)