From Boise we went on to Richland...Yeah for Grandma and Grandpa's house!!!

Going to Richland was super exciting because Alan was the only one that knew we were coming. It was a complete surprise for Peg. We had it all planned out to go to Granny's Buffet after they had all gotten their food and sat down and we were going to send just the kiddos in. Well it worked really well and Peg was shocked. Lincoln was also wearing the below shirt to make an early announcement as we had literally found out 1 week before this. We usually like to wait but we had to tell them in person. It was lots of fun to surprise Peg! I am such a kid, and I love getting and giving surprises.

Vienna really enjoyed being with Grandma and Grandpa and despite the fact that she asked for her purple bed every night or sometimes during the day if she was tired or hungry, she had a great visit. I only have videos but Vienna got to ride on Grandpa's cool lawnmower and she loved every minute. 

We walked down to the river and got to enjoy the warm weather of Richland. Look at that studly little boy, and the big boy too of course. Lincoln looks like he is flexing. 

Vienna with her necklaces of Grandma's from Korea

Vedder and Remy come over on Mondays and when they came over we all went to the play place at the McDonalds far away. The kids had an absolute blast!

Here is Vedder and Vienna telling Lincoln that he is too little to go up in the tunnel.

what a girl!

Finally finding her way out of that maze.

My bestest friend in Tri-Cities, Mrs Bree Kogan invited us over for dinner and so we enjoyed some special time with them at their new place in West Richland. Vienna and Bryson had such a great time digging in the rocks and dirt and getting all dirty. How cute they both are!

Lincoln getting in to plenty of mischief all on his own. 

Steve and Tiki had us over for dinner and while we waited the kids played pirate dress-up and had loads of fun! There were boats and treasure maps and every accessory you ever needed!

Thank goodness our family is going to be pirates for Halloween this year! It will be so much fun!

Trying to capture the moment and Steve wasn't to happy, nor was Tiki. 

Remy and Vienna

Vienna and Lincoln on a Fish at Howard Amon Park. We had a picnic lunch with Steve and Tiki. 

Vedder is a little stink and won't take any pics so I had to sneak a few but the one above is the cutest one I got and it actually looks like they are bonding, but I assure you he has slid over away from Vienna as she has slid closer to him. He just didn't seem to like her much. 

From behind is safer, he doesn't know.

Vienna with her Grandma, playing with all the toys

Grandma with Lincoln and Remy

Vedder wouldn't get in the picture but he would throw the blanket on Grandma all the time. What a little boy. On this same day we also were privileged to have Great Grandma Grace come down and play the piano while the kids danced and sang. I only have videos of this as well, but it was lots of fun! What a special memory we captured!

Despite the kids to a great job on the way out, we had to fly home or we might have all died and so me with 2 kids flew home from Spokane to Cleveland while Daddy drove home by himself. It was an aweful day, but it was better than 4-5 days in the car and mike was able to do it in 3 days. We were glad to be home, all of us, but we had an amazing time out west and look forward to heading back out that direction again someday..hopefully!