Finally...KC Pics!

The kids are being extra kind and taking long naps today, so here are a few (okay, more than a few) photos of our trip to Kansas City. We had a great time hanging out with the family and seeing some of our old friends, but a week just isn't enough time to see everyone. I've been going for two weeks for the past few summers and then Justin would come out for the second week, but I couldn't even fathom doing one of the legs of this trip on my own with three kids....so one week it was! Maybe I'll muster up some courage (or stupidity?) and do two weeks again next summer.

Hayden & Nana
 
A Claire fish
 
Love this picture...such a pouty face
 
Baba getting in some baby snuggles
 
On Hayden's birthday, we met our friends, Tania, Gretchen, and Otto at the zoo. Here's Hayden taking things in (in his "2" shirt)
 
And here he is angrily accusing Otto of eating his goldfish (which were actually Otto's in the first place).
 
Claire and Gretchen held hands almost the whole day.
 
These are the cupcakes from Hayden's Curious George themed b-day party (thanks Silly Carolyn!)
 
Claire enjoying the birthday treats
 
I really meant to get a picture of all the guests wearing these masks, but I didn't remember until everyone had left...so I got one of just Claire & Hayden.
 
And Reid
 
And Justin
 
The family, minus Justin, our photographer
 
Hayden is perplexed by Uncle Adam's prickly head.
 
More pool fun
 
Cuteness
 
Bubble blower
 
Thanks, Nat, she wants one of these now.
 
Hayden prefers a slower pace
 
Nat & Julie, two of my college roomates, and teeny tiny Tyler
 

Smiley

 
 
 

Home Again

 

We've just returned from a week back home in KC, although it felt more like we were there for about an hour and a half. The kids couldn't possibly have been better on both flights, which further validates my claim that my kids are the best on earth. I'll update more soon and inundate everyone with photos.