Two weeks gone and two weeks to go!

Hello everybody! We've been SO busy lately, but I have time this morning for an update. We arrived back in town Friday night after a full two weeks out of town. We headed to Kansas City August 20th for a quick visit with my family before heading to Peoria, IL where Aaron would spend 12 days at the Caterpillar training center. Rebecca and I had the better end of that deal. While daddy was studying hard and learning all sorts of new things we were shopping, swimming, playing, and sleeping late! Aaron passed with flying colors.....we knew our daddy was a smart guy! Rebecca and I only wished girls got graded for shopping...then we could have an A+ too. Below are picures of the cute hotel where we got to stay and pictures from Fondulac Farm Park. We spent three afternoons at this park enjoying the beautiful fall-like weather, feeding the animals, and playing. Grandma Maryann was able to come for a visit on the weekend and she also spent a morning at the park with us. The following post includes the video of Grandma and Rebecca riding 'horses' together. After getting home we were happy to sleep in our own beds and wake up rested and ready to see Grandma Cyndy and Grandpa Jeff. They were able to stop by for an evening on their own adventure across the country. I only wish I had remembered to get my camera out last night! Why is it I take so many pictures and yet forget to snap some of the best times?! Now we're just counting down the days to the next adventure. Two weeks from this very minute we'll be aboard the Disney Wonder getting ready to set sail. WOOHOO!

Peoria Skyline view from our hotel on the river.

I wish this lobby was my living room!

Is this decor too cute or what?!

It may not look like much, but this 'kitchen' was a blessing.

Rebecca enjoyed going to breakfast here each morning....such a cute hotel.

Last but not least, the amazing pool. We spent a lot of time going under the curtain

 to the outdoors and back again.

Building rock 'snowman'. We had a patio next to a rock garden which kept Rebecca very busy.

Fondulac Farm Park

Would love to have this in our own backyard!

Inside the ice cream cone was food for the animals. They also eat the cones.

Checking for eggs?

Good Times!