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A Day in the City

Sorry I haven't been around for a few days. We are enjoying our time with famiy here in Arkansas and even Oklahoma. Yesterday we drove over to OK City and spent the day with my husband's side of the family. It was great to see them! Some of them we hadn't seen in a year and a half, so there was lots of catching up to do.
playing paper-rock-sisscors with Uncle Steve

The Princess found a *pet* snail while nature walking in the yard


We also took the kiddos to the Oklahoma Science Museum. We all had a great time there! It had lots of interactive fun for the whole fam--I even took a turn on the slide in the giant treehouse. Although I must say that spiraling down that many times made me wonder how the kiddos can jump off and run--I was a little dizzy myself! ha! (see below pic)

The Princess scoping out the area

Mr. B on a spinning disc

That hot pink/denim blur coming down on Mr. B is Yours Truly!

We had a very nice day and some delicious BBQ, too. Thanks, Mama Jane & Papa Wayne for treating us to some great family time!

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Unknown said…
Awesome post! Glad to see you joined in on the fun. The science museum sounds awesome. Glad you are having a good time with the family too! Talk to you soon.
July 17, 2008 at 9:18 AM
Anonymous said…
Awwww...you were so close. TOTALLY know how hectic it is to make trips to see family though. I was hoping you all would bring the youth to camp here again this year! Still want to catch up, so try me again when you get home and settled. John is in Ohio so my nights after 8 or so are totally free if you get a chance to call. I'm up til 10:30 or so, so call late even. Talk soon, Kandis
July 17, 2008 at 2:19 PM
Nancy said…
Sounds like an amazing trip! Glad you're getting the chance to catch up with family.
July 17, 2008 at 4:14 PM
Kari said…
The museum looks fun! Glad you all had a good trip.
July 18, 2008 at 2:15 PM
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