My 300th

Some cute & silly pictures from our week for our 300th post.

4th of July Weekend Celebrations

Julie & Phil were trying to take a picture of their kids and Hudson just hopped into the picture.
Ella & Meredith swinging

The girls trying to catch a parachute

This was Hudson before he begged me to put him to bed.

The girls liked the fireworks but didn't like the loud sounds

Snack Time

Playing dress up & Sparklers

Nana & the kids

Ella was too busy to stop and pose for a picture

The guys playing wiffle ball which was supposed to be for the kids.

Hudson loved swinging on the big swing

Watching the fireworks

Hudson did much better Saturday night as long as I was holding him. He only sat in his chair for a couple of minutes.

On Friday Phil & Julie came out to shoot off some fireworks. John definitely had more fun with the fireworks than our kids did. Ella liked them okay but Hudson was not a fan of the fireworks he was ready for bed.

Then on the 4th we went to my Grandparents with my family. We had fun playing wiffle ball, swinging, and of course eating. Ella & Hudson didn't even stop long enough for me to take a picture of them together. Hudson did much better and wanted me to still hold him but he watched them and even smiled and clapped at some of the big fireworks.

Neir Family Reunion

Our group at the Reunion

The old Neir Family Homestead

John & Phil turned Country

Taking pictures of each other

Say Cheese!

Gramma & Hudson

Hamming it up

The inseparable duo eating their ice cream

Giving each other hugs.

Brooklyn kissing Hudson's hand.

Swinging Time in the baby swings

Only one hour left in the car and they were being sweet and holding hands.

After Omaha we went to Marcus, Iowa. For the Neir Family reunion. It was held at a community center with a park outside for the kids to play. It was great to see the old Neir farmstead and meet all the relatives we had never met. Ella & Meredith the entire weekend had so much fun switching clothes, pajamas, shoes and even booster seats. Hudson also had a lot of fun playing with his friend Brooklyn. Our Hotel and the weather was great the entire weekend.

Henry Doorly Zoo

The whole crew ready to start the day
Ella & Meredith starting the day holding hands and Hudson is chasing right after them
Ella & Meredith riding the Skyfari with Grampa

Hudson loved all the fish, sharks and turtles in the big tunnel aquarium

Ella was a little scared at first of all the sharks in the aquarium

He loved these statues and thought they were real. Here he is kissing the monkey.

This Gorilla wasn't very happy with all the people staring at him, so he would come running up to the glass and hit it or jump up and hit it. (Of course scaring all the kids)

Here Gramma and the girls are trying to get the mean gorilla up close.

Instead another one came and sat in front of them and did his business

A picture of 8 out of 9 of the kids going on a safari

Meredith picking up Ella

Daddy & Ella in the Jungle

On our way to Iowa for the Neir family we had a stop over in Omaha and went to the zoo. It was a great day overcast and not too hot. The kids all had a lot of fun.

Next stop Iowa!