O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A, Oklahoma!

Last weekend we had the chance to drive a few hours north to the Tulsa area to visit with Jeremy, Candace, Nathan, and Hannah for a couple of days!  (By last weekend, I mean Aug 17-19th.  I just realized I never posted this blog!)

 

But before we left on Friday night, we made an appearance at the Elder's Quorum activity at the church.  They said it was for families, but turns out that means volleyball and basketball for the adults and a movie in the nursery for the kiddos.  Since Eve doesn't (and won't) watch movies, she and I wandered the halls mostly while Andrew played sports for a bit. 

 

Notice the recent addition to Eve's wardrobe: basketball shorts!  She can't be Andrew's daughter and not have a pair of basketball shorts! 

 

 

After the activity, we got off to a pretty late start on our drive.  The drive was uneventful....until the end.  It was after 1am, we were super tired (especially Andrew who drove the whole way!) and we couldn't get to their house!  There was construction with a "detour" that was completely useless.  Their area is full of dead ends, roads that don't connect where you'd think they might, and far too few streetlights!  It took us an extra 20 minutes to find a path to their house.  We were not amused.  We felt bad for keeping them up so late waiting for us!

 

Despite the late hour, we stayed up for another hour or so chatting.  It was so fun to see good friends again!  The next morning we were pretty tired, but rounded everyone up and headed to IHOP for breakfast.  So yummy! 

 

The balloon man came around made Eve a platypus (his idea, not ours) and Nathan an angry bird.  It took him quite a while, but it was ok cause our food took a long time too :)

 

 

This little girl stole Andrew's heart without much effort - hard to believe she's only a few months younger than Eve.  She's super tiny!

 

 

....still waiting on the balloon guy....and our food....

 

 

It finally came!  And was worth the wait - really hit the spot!  Eating out with three small children, though, was not very enjoyable.  We didn't get a chance to visit really at all thanks to wiggly kids :(

 

 

But that's ok, because we spent the next day and a half visiting!  Eve and Hannah got reacquainted :)  Eve kept asking to hold Hannah.  She didn't quite grasp that Hannah wasn't a baby - has to be the petite size!

 

 

Eve had a blast in Nathan and Hannah's toy room.  They had huge letters, trains, cars, and most importantly, DOLLS!  Eve has developed a huge interest in baby dolls.  To the point that she cries when she has to leave the nursery baby dolls behind. 

 

 

We all did a lot of relaxing which was much needed and very much enjoyed!  Relaxing and lots of yummy eating thanks to our awesome hosts!

 

 

Also super cute: Nathan and Eve.  He was so good with her and would lead her around by the hand and let her play with him.  (They even walked into church on Sunday holding hands.  SO CUTE!)  Here he is trying to show her his word cards (he's learning to read!). 

 

 

They jumped on the tramp together (a LOT!) and surprisingly, there were no injuries! 

 

 

I told you there was lots of relaxing!

 

 

This is Eve laughing at Candace - she thought Candace was super cool!  And that she is!

 

 

Two sweet girls destined to be best friends just like their mommies!

 

 

We had such a fun visit and didn't leave until Sunday evening.  Thanks to Candace and Jeremy for having us!  Now we can't wait until next weekend (Labor Day) when they return the favor and come visit us!