We left on Wednesday, July 7th. Here is Taya in the airport at Chicago Midway during our short layover. She is such a good traveler. Ethan has an app on his phone where Taya can draw so that's how she entertained herself.
We flew into Omaha so I could get retainers made at the dentist. We were happy to be able to stay with our good friends, Ryan, Emily and Eli Banks. The kids enjoyed Emily reading to them.
On Thursday morning I went to the dentist while Ethan went to UNMC to work for a while. I ended up down there after my appt. and saw some of my old co-workers and my former boss, Glenda. It seemed very strange to go back but it was great to see them all. Taya spent the morning with her auntie Emlyn. We got to Ogallala in time for dinner that evening.The traveling really wore Taya out. Here she is the next morning after 'watching' a show with her cousin Jayden.
That day (Friday the 9th) we had doughnuts, went to Sandwich Shoppe for a TBA (turkey, bacon, avacado) sandwich and Taya got her hair cut. That afternoon the kids played in Grammy's kiddie pool. My Aunt Sara, cousin Cade, and Grandma Cena were also there to visit and get ready for the garage sale.
Ethan, Grammy, Grandma Cena, and me
Saturday morning was the annual "Grave's Girls" garage sale. My mom and aunts have done a garage/yard sale every year for at least the past 6 or 7 years. Ethan and I have had items for sale since we got married and it's usually a fun time (after all the set-up is done). So that's what we were doing most of Saturday but Jayden and Taya spent some time on the red chair watching shows.
Me (on left) with my cousins Ashton (middle) and Britni (right). Britni and I were the main money takers but we got relief for coffee and doughnut breaks :).
My aunt Sara (Taya's godmother) with Taya
I was hungry for Dairy Queen so Ethan took Taya and me for a ride after the sale. Taya didn't last the whole trip. I guess the garage sale wore her out?!
Saturday evening my brother Wade, Jillian, Beau, and Jayden came up for dinner. This is my niece-dog Taylor. She is a chocolate lab and is the most timid and shy lab I've ever known. She was a real sweetheart.
It was nice to have time to visit.
Uncle Wade and Taya
Aunt Jillian, Uncle Wade and Taya
Jillian, Wade, Taya, me, Ethan
Sunday morning the girls did some coloring while we sat and had coffee. They were anxiously awaiting our afternoon at the lake.
We had a safe trip back to Omaha on Monday and again stayed with the Banks's. We flew out very early (6:45 a.m.) on Tuesday. We were also able to see auntie Emlyn again on our way through Lincoln and my friend Katie (Fisher) Metz when we got back to Omaha. We felt so blessed to see all the family and friends that we were able to. We likely won't be back to the area until baby Mann 2 arrives. We love you all!
That day (Friday the 9th) we had doughnuts, went to Sandwich Shoppe for a TBA (turkey, bacon, avacado) sandwich and Taya got her hair cut. That afternoon the kids played in Grammy's kiddie pool. My Aunt Sara, cousin Cade, and Grandma Cena were also there to visit and get ready for the garage sale.
Ethan, Grammy, Grandma Cena, and me
Saturday morning was the annual "Grave's Girls" garage sale. My mom and aunts have done a garage/yard sale every year for at least the past 6 or 7 years. Ethan and I have had items for sale since we got married and it's usually a fun time (after all the set-up is done). So that's what we were doing most of Saturday but Jayden and Taya spent some time on the red chair watching shows.
Me (on left) with my cousins Ashton (middle) and Britni (right). Britni and I were the main money takers but we got relief for coffee and doughnut breaks :).
My aunt Sara (Taya's godmother) with Taya
I was hungry for Dairy Queen so Ethan took Taya and me for a ride after the sale. Taya didn't last the whole trip. I guess the garage sale wore her out?!
Saturday evening my brother Wade, Jillian, Beau, and Jayden came up for dinner. This is my niece-dog Taylor. She is a chocolate lab and is the most timid and shy lab I've ever known. She was a real sweetheart.
It was nice to have time to visit.
Uncle Wade and Taya
Aunt Jillian, Uncle Wade and Taya
Jillian, Wade, Taya, me, Ethan
Sunday morning the girls did some coloring while we sat and had coffee. They were anxiously awaiting our afternoon at the lake.
We had a safe trip back to Omaha on Monday and again stayed with the Banks's. We flew out very early (6:45 a.m.) on Tuesday. We were also able to see auntie Emlyn again on our way through Lincoln and my friend Katie (Fisher) Metz when we got back to Omaha. We felt so blessed to see all the family and friends that we were able to. We likely won't be back to the area until baby Mann 2 arrives. We love you all!
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