HOT, HOT, HOT in St. Louis

Hannah, Timmy, and I spent a HOT two weeks in St. Louis while Caleb was on a test trip for work out West. Fortunately, Caleb was able to help me drive the kids down to the Lou and back. I don't think I could have done it by myself!We drove halfway, to Indianapolis, the first night. Timmy enjoyed sitting in a high chair for the first time while he devoured Puffs and Hannah had a blast in the swimming pool with Daddy.

Caleb flew out on a Saturday and the kids and I got settled in. It looked like Babies 'R' Us threw up in my parent's house!

On Sunday, we took Hannah to mini-golf for her first time. She absolutely loved it! After a few pointers from Grandpa Pete...
she managed to get a hole-in-one!
Although it was incredibly hot out while we were there (100 degrees!), we managed to do a few exciting things. On Tuesday, we visited the Butterfly House. Last time, Hannah was terrified when a butterfly landed on her and this time she sat on a bench, pouting, that they didn't. Overall, she enjoyed looking at the colored beauties and finding them on her "map."
On Wednesday, Aunt Lauren took Hannah to the Magic House for an early birthday present. It was a win-win as mommy enjoyed some time to work on her church curriculum and Hannah soaked up the one-on-one attention at the most exciting place in St. Louis for an almost 4-yr-old.The next day, I reconnected with my friend Debbie with whom I taught with in Grand Rapids. It was wonderful to see her smiling face again!

On Friday, we went to Grant's Farm to see the animals. Hannah loved giving the goats bottles of milk.
We also spent some time relaxing at home. I remember Hannah asking Grandma how doggies laugh and Timmy enjoying all of the attention from Grandpa Pete. He taught him how to wave "hello."
Aunt Lauren and Grandpa Pete were spending time with Timmy for the first time ever. I think it was love at first sight on all accounts.We welcomed Daddy home on the 1st of September and managed to squeak in a fun night with the Koziateks and also a date night!It was a long visit and my family tolerated the chaos well :) Thanks for all of your help and love!