Visit to Topeka to see Jody

Roger and I flew out to Kansas for a few days to visit with Roger's mom, Jody, and to bring home a truck and dining room table.  This was our last visit with Jody and we were so glad to have some nice time together.  We took her out to the Tulip Festival one day, which she enjoyed very much.

Jody's expression pretty much says it all.  She really wasn't too happy with the way her body was failing on her.  This was right before we left, and is the last picture we have of Roger and his mom.

Thanksgiving in Kansas

Kind of a small crowd for Thanksgiving this year, but it was still a great trip! Dustin kept trying to beat Grandma at chess, and we went on our traditional hay ride. Of course Kaylee spent plenty of time on the horses.

Blurry Roger trying to look grouchier than he is :).

Grandpa at the helm

Brandon, Sarah, Kaylee, Derek, Will, Dustin

Sarah & Kaylee

Thanksgiving in Kansas

This year we drove to Kansas for Thanksgiving. We stopped in Birmingham going and coming to see Sherri's family. It was a lot of driving, but a great week visiting with family and being lazy!

Will, Dustin, Derek

Alexa, Rocky, Andrea

Kaylee, Taylor, Sarah, Brandon, Dustin, WillToriVickiAndrea, Glenn, JodyLatisha, AlexaBrandon couldn't wait to eat!A full table - had to post this for GregEricaRylie, Roger, Jafar - a marble massageKaylee & SarahBrandonKaylee on CindeaCheyenneDerek, Dustin, Chase, Sterling

Fun in Kansas

We were excited to see leftover snow at Greg & Vicki's house.

A trip to Cabela's in Kansas City

Triumphant arrival at Grandma's house after a VERY long ride in the car!

Making sugar cookies

Kaylee's snow angel on the frozen pond
Crazy cousins
Grandpa & Grandma Shields on Christmas morning
Ready for Christmas dinner
Andrea, Erica, Tori, & Cheyenne enjoying their new books.

One of Kaylee's favorite things to do
A surprise ice storm
Playing spoons
The boys liked to stay on the four-wheelers as much as possible!
Brandon jumping on hay bales
Kaylee & Roger