The Happy Family
What's up with my lazy eye?
Before the Blessing Dress Was On....
Happy Blessing Day!
Yes, I do take some crooked pictures, too..... :)
Well I've been very busy getting ready for the new school year and haven't taken the time to update for what seems like F-O-R-E-V-E-R! The trip back to Des Moines worked out very smoothly. It was so good to see Cassie, Mitch, and Hallie! My parents, Bryn, and I were able to attend Hallie's blessing. It was a very quick week, as Bryn and I took a mini trip down to Carthage and Nauvoo, IL. It was only about 3 hours from Des Moines....not bad at all. While there we got to see the Nauvoo Pageant. It was fabulous, although I didnt' get to see any fireflies this trip.
Bryn and I flew together and were able to do some sightseeing on the way to Iowa. We flew into Kansas City, MO (3 hours from Des Moines) and drove to Liberty to see the Liberty jail and then on to Far West to see the temple sight. It was here that we both enjoyed our first breath taking view of the sun setting over the lush green rolling hills. It was absolutely amazing! If you are planning a trip to this area, DO NOT follow the directions from Mapquest......we traversed several gravel county roads on our way to Far West, only to follow a "local" on a paved road traveling North. Voila! Needless to say, it was a better drive back to the interstate.
While visiting we took another day trip to Winterset to tour the birthplace of John Wayne. While in Madison County we couldn't pass up the opportunity to see some of the covered bridges. This was only about 15 miles (if I remember correctly) from Cassie's house. We drove around downtown and saw the gorgeous capital building, flood damage, visited the Botanical Gardens, and shopped at the cute little shops in Valley Junction.
Mitch took us on a tour of his school, Des Moines University, including the cadaver labs. It was absolutely awesome! When the week stay came to an end, my mom joined us for the drive back to Kansas City....stopping first in Independence to see President Truman's home....and then we flew home early the next morning.
While on the road, Bryn and I got a little delirious and thought of a little game to play........
If you see a tractor pulling a boat...
YOU MIGHT BE IN IOWA.
If you see a floating shelter made of plywood....
YOU MIGHT BE IN IOWA.
If you see miles and miles of cornfields....
YOU MIGHT BE IN IOWA.
Etc., etc..... (picture courtesy of Google Images)
5 comments:
The pics are great!! You do so well in capturing the setting and lighting. Thanks for the summer fun and picture tour. Love you, MOM
that cornfield picture is amazing!! I am stealing a few of those pics to put on my blog I hope you don't mind,thanks for taking one of Mitch and I on Hallies blessing day etc. I want you to come back already!! What about the pic by those flowers that stunk by that covered bridge??
ps i love the new blog background....like it...love it!
Like the pictures Molly. I too stole some pics for me. It looks like we had a lot of fun.=) We went so many places next time it will have to be a cruise so we can relax. Love ya
Bryn
Cassie is your twin! Ben's company is based in KC, so someday I really want to go there and see the sights! Thanks for the mapquest tip, we have also gone a few wild goose chases!
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