Vacation & after

We left for Grandma Dot & Grandpa Fred's (in New Mexico) on 9/27, and boy have we been busy since!  We had such a wonderful time.  God was so gracious to provide 80 degree weather which meant lots of time outside.

We enjoyed SO many special privileges.  The top highlights for us were (disclaimer: Meg is speaking for everyone, so it might not be 100% accurate):
All - Time with Grandma and Grandpa.  We feel so loved and welcomed, and appreciate the extra hands that enable us to spend more time enjoying the kids (or going to Starbucks during naptime!)  We enjoyed all the things we did and all the things they provided for our comfort and enjoyment, but mostly enjoyed THEM.
Jeremy -
1) Time with our dear friends, the Schmidts and the Cantwells
2) lunch at Papa Nachos - carne asada tacos with lime, GREEN CHILE salsa, and sopa pillas.  YUM
Meg -
1) Going on leisurely walks (whether or not Kara is sleeping)
2) Time to get a bit of a start on Kara's baby book
Connor -
1) Learning to ride a tricycle (John Deere, of course)
2) His tractor shirt and hat (John Deere).  I think he's worn them every second since we've returned (except for the 2 hrs every few days that it's in the wash!
Katie -
1) First airplane ride on Grandpa Fred's airplane "It's so big!" and the tractor
2) Picking vegetables from the garden and spraying bugs (well, usually just spraying her mouth) with the spray bottle.  Have I mentioned that she says "I'd like to wash my tongue!" when we see a water fountain?
Kara -
1) Sitting and enjoying the scenery.  Especially while watching the hot air balloons
2) Having Daddy feed her lots and lots.