Missouri 2015

Our trip to Missouri this year was centered around the baptism of our newest nephew, Matthew David.  So we spent a few days in the Saint Louis area at my parents' home followed by a few days in the Kansas City area at my sister Mindy's home.  It had been a year and half since we'd all been together (parents, siblings and their kids) and what a nice time we had!  Here's a few highlights....

On our way into town we stopped and took a trip in the tiny elevators to the top of the Saint Louis Arch!

What a cool view from the top!!!

The kids all had a blast driving the Gator around Grandma and Grandpa's yard.

My grandparents came over one afternoon for a nice visit.

We visited Grant's Farm for the first time as a family

feeding the goats...

Once he warmed up, Henry liked this part

Nicholas loved it

First camel ride ever :-)

Sibling LOVE!!!

Henry loved feeding the birds, and Grandma was such a great sport, helping him!!

This is how Sammie enjoyed Grant's Farm :-)

In Kansas City, the highlight was celebrating the Baptism of little Matthew David.    Such a sweet little baby!  Shawn was honored to serve as Godfather!

Our whole clan celebrating Matthew's big day

Grace with her godfather, Uncle Andy

Nicholas with his godmother, Aunt Mindy 

Happy Grandparents :-)  ........7 under 7 and 1 in heaven!!!!!

Matthew baptism was on July4th, so after the ceremony we all headed to a park for a picnic along with fireworks fun.

Sweet Matthew at his party

The Bjorn bond :-)

We really enjoyed our visit with Mindy and family.  Here Nicholas is reading to us.

puzzle time with master puzzler, Connor

Mindy was so sweet to make a Lego cake and celebrate Nicholas' birthday a little early so he could celebrate with the family.

We all visited Crown Center in the "city of fountains"

There, we enjoyed the Story Time place.....

And crafting at the Hallmark/Crayola Kaleidoscope

Fun with cousins!