Big ol' summer VACATION

So, Plus One, Mr. Thinkin', the wieners, and I left for Wyoming on June 30th to attend a family reunion over July 4th weekend a my parents' house. We had a nice time visiting with everyone and of course it is always fun to have the babe around. He was the hit of the party.

Mr. Thinkin' and the wieners headed back to Montana on the 5th. Plus One and I stayed as Mr. Thinkin' was planning to join us today for the weekend before we all headed back home together on Tuesday. Sunday, Mr. Thinkin' called to say work had come up and he won't be able to make it back to Wyoming. Being that these plans were made nearly six months ago, the news didn't go over well. I'm over it by now, but I am still fairly disappointed. BECAUSE, this weekend I was expecting to fully partake in all activities surrounding this event. I made him promise we could come back next year and bring a nanny so we can party.

Last weekend, Plus One and I traveled four hours south to visit my grandparents. It was a nice visit and so fun to take the babe to the ranch and watch him explore. ( He is walking and cutting two more teeth) Grandma Barb took us on adventures in the old blue pick-up. PO's favorite was crossing the river. I thought he was going to try to jump out the window. We also enjoyed playing in the sprinklers. We probably will not get back down there until Easter, so I was thankful we made the trip. PO is so good in the car (crossing fingers - we still have a 6 hour journey home.)

Sunday we went and watched my dad play polo. He played really well and even scored goal! I met my friend Pam for lunch on Tuesday and then yesterday, PO and I went to the city pool with my friend Christy and her kids. He loved it! I have heard several numbers, but I think it was as warm as 111 degrees.

Tonight my mom and I are going to take Plus One with us to the rodeo. I really hope he enjoys it and just watches. I think I will break my own rule and bring him blankets with us in case he gets tired. I really wish Mr. Thinkin' was here.

This has been a good trip, but I am starting to look forward to going home. I miss the wieners. There really is something to be said for the fact the as children we leave our parents' home and make a home for ourselves.