Twinkle & Bing Winter Visit Recap

When Twinkle and Bing (my parents) come visit, we cover a lot of ground! From the historic Carousel museum to the Truman Library, from the Federal Reserve Bank to the grocery store turned chic cafe my great-grandparents owned many years ago, plus the Amelia Earhart childhood home museum and lots and lots and lots of playing, we stay busy and have too much fun at the same time!

The day after Twinkle and Bing got here we went to the local fire station to check out the equipment. That same afternoon we visited the C.W. Parker Carousel Museum and rode a very old restored carousel.

Parker's face when he saw the carousel:

Going for a ride!

Having too much fun with Twinkle!

We toured the museum for a bit too.

And then Parker took a nap while Twinkle and Bing finished the tour.

The next day we headed to brunch...

 and then went to the Harry Truman Presentidial Library. It was about an hour's drive from us in Independence, Missouri. Parker was happy to explore!

And we had a great time checking everything out!

 The next day we took off to historic Union Station to see the train exhibit but unfortunately it was closed as they are updating it. This was Parker's face when he found out the exhibit was closed!

 So we headed to the Federal Reserve Bank...

 to take a nap while Twinkle and Bing explored. 

 We had lunch at our favorite, Cafe Gratitude. This is the restaurant that was a grocery store owned by my dad's great-grandparents many years ago!

Parker showed Twinkle and Bing his new tricks too!

 And took Twinkle with him to Kinder music class...

 And showed her his play group!

 The next morning we had lunch in town where Parker walked all around the restaurant!

 And then headed here, to the Amelia Earhart birthplace and childhood home. (Isn't it lovely?!)

 Parker explored every nook and cranny!

 We loved having them visit! Parker enjoyed the extra snuggles with Twinkle...

 And all of the playtime with Bing!

As for Cash Dog, he loves having Twinkle and Bing visit too but he loves that they bring his brother Truman to play with every day the most. These two are inseparable!! So sweet.

It was a very full week with lots to see and do and plenty of downtime at home to catch up as well. We already can't wait for them to come back!

Snow Much Fun

I'm from the south. Georgia to be specific. And unless you didn't turn on a news station last week then you know what happened in the Metro Atlanta area when it snowed two inches. We southerners don't do snow.

But Kansas is a different story altogether. Here you own snow shovels and sleds and you salt your driveway. Your neighborhood resembles a Colorado ski town and you are glad you have those Sorel snow boots. 

As we check-all-the-boxes of "things to do when one lives in snow country" we are already having so much fun this winter! The first time it really snowed was just before Christmas which made for such a fun holiday. After another downpour this weekend we bought a sled and took Parker sledding for the very first time. Here is a look at how we spent Sunday afternoon:

 Parker and Daddy ready to try out the hill!

 Parker loved it! He was all smiles at the end of each run:

Here's a quick video of the boys sledding:

And we also sent Parker down the little hill all by himself! My heart nearly stopped when Honey let go of the sled but Parker did great and LOVED it (as you can clearly see)!!

At six months pregnant, I was too scared to go on the sled with Parker for fear I would fall and hurt one of the three of us. But Parker did sit on the sled with me although I'm sure he was waiting for us to take off!

 And I had a great time sledding down the hill too!

We also had a chance to make a snow angel. (Parker was trying to clap his hands in his snow suit! He was really having the best time!)

His finished product:

 Parker's little cheeks were so rosy afterward!

After all that fun (and a good nap) we were all ready to watch commercials and the half time show at the Super Bowl!

It was such a fun snow day! We are going to really enjoy making memories in all of this Kansas snow!