My parents, siblings, spouses, and all the kids went back to visit my mom's family that live in the southern states of Kentucky and Alabama. This is not your ordinary family vacation to a state on the Pacific border, rather, this is a vacation to the heart of the South land. And we love it! I mean, not many Dairy Queens in Washington sell fried green tomatoes!
And I can promise you that your grandpa is not as goofy as mine! The Adventures of Grandpa Chandler - AKA Papa (said with a southern twang.)
We stayed at my aunt and uncles house on a highly impressive golf course. Their backyard was part of the fairway and the entire #16 green. Jocelyn, Mikayla, and Genevieve out on the golf course waiting for their daddy's to come by.
The kids trying to escape the 94 degree weather with 95% humidity. It was insanely hot!
The girls enjoyed the amusement park (other than the scorching hot sun beating down.) The timing was perfect since school wasn't out so there were NO lines for anything! It was a lifesaver! Unfortunately, we didn't take any pictures at either of the 2 water parks we went to. That is where they found themselves in their happy place, going down slides repeatedly for hours on end.
The girls enjoyed the amusement park (other than the scorching hot sun beating down.) The timing was perfect since school wasn't out so there were NO lines for anything! It was a lifesaver! Unfortunately, we didn't take any pictures at either of the 2 water parks we went to. That is where they found themselves in their happy place, going down slides repeatedly for hours on end.
Sam and I with our girls and the grandparents
My mom and dad with Grandma and Grandpa Chandler. I love these people!
Uncle Mike and Cindy have become known as the biggest child spoilers EVER! And we wonder why the kids love them so much!? Unfortunately, the kids are coming home to a new schedule with new rules and a decrease in junk food and pop consumption!
They are also coming home with wallets, purses, jewelery and other acutramal. Jocelyn is now sporting soome newly pierced ears and about 176 different pairs of earrings to wear as she pleases. Genevieve is going to wait until "next time" to pierce her ears. :)
Amy and I argue repeatedly over who is Uncle Mike's favorite niece. We will let the picture do the talking! :)
My mom had a very memorable trip this time. Her mom is starting to show signs of Alzheimer's and it was important for them to share some good memories together, before the disease progresses and further. Goodbyes are always hard!
My mom had a very memorable trip this time. Her mom is starting to show signs of Alzheimer's and it was important for them to share some good memories together, before the disease progresses and further. Goodbyes are always hard!
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