Trip to Ohio

This past weekend my sister and I and all 5 kids traveled to Ohio. We visited Mama and Papa, Aunt Kristi and Kaylin, and all my nieces and nephews. The trip up was very long due to a snow storm. It usually takes about 10-11 hrs and it took us 15!!! We ended up spending the night in a hotel because we were all exhausted and ready to be out of the car. The kids actually did a great job in the car. Lots of snacks and DVDs really helped!

It was so good to see everyone again! My two little nephews have really grown:) It's great seeing all 11 grandkids playing together. Hard to believe that soon there will be 12!

Below are some pics from the kids playing in the snow. There was about 2 feet of snow in all the yards so it was difficult for the younger ones to actually play in it but the older ones loved it! It was so cold in Ohio though, about 18 when we got there, so they didn't last long outside. When Kassidy came inside she said I'm never playing in the snow again! So funny. Kaleb liked finding little snow balls and throwing them in the air!

Kassidy and Olivia

Kassidy and Olivia making snow angels

Our favorite part of the trip was definitely our stay at the Kalahari, an indoor waterpark resort. We all stayed the night, cooked a spaghetti dinner and pancake breakfast, jumped over waves in the wave pool, played on the slides, and played games in the arcade. It was a fun-filled 2 days to say the least! Below are some pics from the waterpark.

Kassidy and Kaleb with Mama and Papa

Austin (10 months) and Kyle (7 months)

Like always we have so much fun together:) Some more pics of everyone...

This last pic is a very special one to us all. A year ago my dad, Papa, found a tumor on his lower R leg which turned out to be soft tissue sarcoma, and had to have his lower R leg amputated. He has done absolutely amazing, so strong and determined, and barely walks with a limp now in his 'new leg'. He recently got a new water leg which he enjoyed at the Kalahari and will enjoy even more this summer at the beach and on the jet ski. Well, a few weeks ago he found out that the sarcoma is now in his lungs so he will start chemo soon. Once again he is strong and determined and willing to fight hard to get past this. My dad has the strongest will and has always handled any hurdle that comes his way with patience and precision. Please pray for my dad's continued strength and ultimately for complete healing of the cancer. Here's the grandkids giving Papa a big thumbs up saying You can do it!!! We know with God's help we can get through this hurdle too! We love you dad:)