After getting everything packed up and kids loaded in the car we hit the road Friday morning.. it was a long first leg to Yakima... Truman didn't nap so he was pretty crabby, Hank and Evelyn were getting their car-legs under them so we got a few "are we there yets" and we were all anxious to get to Pendleton for the big surprise!
Had lunch at Miners in Yakima with Rodney's dad Grandpa Harold, was good seeing him and was great feeling the sunshine on our newbie skin ;) Hit the road a little later than planned but Truman crashed out and slept all the way into Pendleton (wuhuu) because mama was loosing patience with the crabby-kins!
Mom's retirement party was awesome and operation Jeff surprise was even better! Mom was completely in the dark, she screamed and cried and did all the things a great surprise will bring ;) Lots of people showed up to show their appreciation for Mom and it was very cool to be a part of it. The kids and Rodney did great after being stuck in the car for 5hrs, in a place with strangers and no other kids. Rodney came to the technical rescue getting the slide show up and running - with a little Ptown and coke help!
The weekend was great, the sunshine was fabulous... we hung out outside a bunch, played ping-pong,had squirt gun battles and had Big Johns Taco Pizza.. THE BEST! The most important part was that we all got to spend some quality time with each other - a little more, at times, than some really wanted to but that's all part of being a family and being on a road trip! (Don't cross this line... quit touching me... stop making that sound - all phrases heard this weekend)
Was hard to load up and head back home this morning but the drive back seemed easier, still trying at times with everyone tired and not real excited about being back in the car, but overall easier (travel-wise). Rodney made a wonderful dinner tonight, Truman went to bed without much fuss and now we are sitting eating chocolate chip cookies that Miss Evelyn just pulled out of the oven.. WINNER!
Back to work tomorrow, 2 days in class - Effective Technical Writing
- rest up tomorrow we start all over mama
It was one of the best weekends ever for this family!!! Big sister bringing little bro to Pendleton to join the festivities was the bestest. I love you all. Evenlyn and Henry were awesome, Rodney saved the day a couple of times and how could we have had a party without my two beautiful chilren and my wonderful mother and husband. I LOVE YOU ALL!!!! ammamamamammama
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