All four of us packed our bags and flew to IL to visit Tim's family. This was the first time many of these family members got to meet Sammy. We had a nice time visiting family and participating in vacation activities (museums, parks, dining out, etc). Below are some highlights of the trip.
Posing for a picture at Grandma Sharon's house with Tim's sister Angie and her family.
Back row: Tim, Chris, Angie & Shane
Middle row: Lizzy, Sammy, Derek (almost 2)
Front row: Blake (4) & Austin (7)
Back row: Tim, Chris, Angie & Shane
Middle row: Lizzy, Sammy, Derek (almost 2)
Front row: Blake (4) & Austin (7)
Lizzy's favorite part of the trip was probably a toss-up between our trip to the Niabi Zoo and her sleepover at Grandma Sharon's. At the zoo she was able to see giraffes and ride a train (both of which rank at the top of her "favorite" lists). The theme of the sleepover was "DORA" (another favorite). Above is a picture of Lizzy and Austin squeezing into the train seat with Grandma, and a shot of her special Dora bedding.
Tim, Papa Roger, and Sammy taknig a ride on one of Papa's tractors. Sammy LOVED riding the tractor, where as Lizzy was a bit scared of the entire process...
Sammy's favorite part of the trip was probably visiting the John Deere Pavillion. There we were able to sit inside various display tractors including hugh combines. When placed in the seat Sammy right away grabbed the wheel and tried to shift the machine into gear! It was so funny!
Sammy posing with Papa Roger outside our hotel.
Greatgrandma Pruis was so excited that all 13 greatgrandchildren were in town. We tried to get a picture, however between the screaming, tantrums, and camera fright this was the best we could get (i.e. way too close to nap time...).
Lizzy and Derek take a ride on their "horse."
Grandma Sharon posing with the kiddos on our last night there.
