Labor Day this year was a whirlwind tour to see family in Iowa. It's always fun to get up there to share with the kiddos where Daddy grew up. We started in Sumner, where Art lived from 5th grade on, and where Great Grandma Jane still lives. We were lucky enough to have a well attended family reunion with all of Grandpa Cal's siblings, their kids, and even the great grand kids. Sadie and Joshua LOVED having buddies their age to hang out with and we LOVED watching their little friendships form. We enjoyed a ceremony in honor of Grandpa John's service to the community. Our time in Sumner made me realize more and more how much Joshua is a little Art...and I love it!
The Milnes Becker Funeral Home
The Milnes Becker Funeral Home
Where Art grew up in Sumner
Main Street...so cute
The clock tower on Main Street- 1897
Grandma Jane has a church parking lot right next door! This four year was in bliss to be able to pick up some speed!
Sadie and Daddy playing in the parking lot too
Cousin Hayden tried kept trying to get Sadie to "give knuckles", but she did not seem to ever pick up on it much to his disappointment.
Joshua's trains were quite the hit. Matthew and Jay had a lot of fun sharing. Such sweet boys
The Milnes Clan
Joshua leading the way on the walk to Grandpa John's Memorial Ceremony
Best buddies!
Sadie checking out Preslee's binkie...wondering where she could get her hands on one:)
Sadie with Cousin Preslee (think they are 3 months apart). Seriously, there is way too much cuteness in this picture!
Memorial Garden with people who have helped to shape the Sumner community
Grandpa John's Memorial
Joshua and Jay walking back to Grandma's together. How sweet are they holding hands?!
Aunt Krista's mom, Dar, came over and shared the baby squirrel she is nursing back to health. The kids LOVED it! Hayden showed everyone how to feed it a bottle.
Sadie and Joshua were super interested with soft touch
Sadie loved using Harper's helmet and big girl bike
Joshua taking a turn holding the squirrel
Sadie and Cousin Hayden
Off to De Witt to see Great Grandma Arlene!! Sunday we drove to the farm to visit Grandma Arlene. She spoiled the kids with treats and they loved playing on the farm for a couple of hours. The first words out of Joshua's mouth when we got there was, "How's your corn doing this year?" Gotta love him. We even got to visit Great Aunt Karen and Great Uncle Tom for a bit which was a treat too. Makes us always wish we lived closer when we visit!
Ice cream with Great Grandma!
Grandpa Cal and Joshua
Had to get a picture with the massive tires!
Practicing some lawn mowing skills
Sadie and Cousin Hayden
One of my highlights from the trip was seeing Sadie play with Harper and Preslee. They were so cute!! Most of the other kids we play with are boys so it was hilarious to see Sadie doing what girls do...practice some screaming!
Off to De Witt to see Great Grandma Arlene!! Sunday we drove to the farm to visit Grandma Arlene. She spoiled the kids with treats and they loved playing on the farm for a couple of hours. The first words out of Joshua's mouth when we got there was, "How's your corn doing this year?" Gotta love him. We even got to visit Great Aunt Karen and Great Uncle Tom for a bit which was a treat too. Makes us always wish we lived closer when we visit!
Ice cream with Great Grandma!
Sadie taking a walk on the farm with her Republican elephant that Grandma Arlene gave her...she said she wanted to start her young:)
Had to get a picture with the massive tires!
Practicing some lawn mowing skills
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