I realize with every trip we take home (Montana AND Kentucky) we leave feeling overwhelmingly blessed and so appreciative of our families.
I have to say, this was one of our best trips home. We were really able to enjoy our time. The trip was originally planned to be just me and the kids, but little did I and everyone else know that Ben had something else planned.
Saturday morning came, we said 'bye' to daddy and boarded our very loooong three flights to Great Falls. We got there late but enjoyed our day Sunday, going to church and having a nice family lunch. Monday night came around and as we were leaving for Miss's Zumba class, in walked... Ben! I don't know how he managed to plan it without me having any clue but he did. It was so weird, I had just talked to him and he was at work, at home, in California. Or so I thought. But it was so great to have him there for the week. Best surprise EVER!
The absolute best frequent flyers!
Me and my sis on my 25th birthday... I know, don't hate.
Me and my bestie, Amanda!
I'm pretty sure God sent her to me specifically.
Me and my long-time bestie, Caity May!
Amanda and Mike's sweet, handsome baby Manning. So glad we got to see him!
Bedtime popcorn!
Who needs a bed when you have this?!
Daddy was as excited to see the kids as they were him!
Graysen and his new F-something jet.
(Yes, Ben would be horribly ashamed that I don't know what it's called)
Gray's favorite part of the whole trip!
Ready to ride
My sweet boy
Amanda should be ticketed for texting and riding!
You should never outgrow a carousel.
Ben and Mini-me
I'm starting to see a resemblance! Isn't she pretty?
Graysen was a little leery at first, but he ended up enjoying it, however, he was definitely not interested in going twice!
I am the mean mom who refuses to let her to have a bunny, because they are stinky and gross.
So of course, this is what she had to ride!
This one's for mom! (Long story from a loooong time ago)
And a nice one :-)
Nanny and Ave
Miss & Momma
Graysen's favorite game! He'd keep saying "more, again".
(Don't call CPS, I promise he's not choking him... they are flying!)
A real tea party on Annie's day off.
And lunch at Teriyaki Kitchen!
When we got home, Avery told me that she was going to pray that God would give daddy a motorcycle. I think Ben would totally agree to that!
Ave in her new "petticoat" from nana and papa.
Petticoat: a sophisticated word for "tutu", which makes it totally acceptable to wear in public.
Nana & Gray
At Nanny's for her famously delicious waffles.
The girls before the waffle smorgasboard!
At the airport, getting ready to head home!
