Kansas Part 2

So after we left Shawn and Melissa's house we headed to good old western Kansas to Dustin's parent's house. On the way we stopped and Patty treated us to a DELICIOUS meal at Red Lobster! (Thank you!) When we got to Dustin's sweet little home town Jack got to see his Grandpa that he hadn't seen since Christmas. He took a liking to Grandpa right away and they were pals through the whole visit. Jack was even saying, "Papa" by the end of the trip. That night we went and visited Great-Grandma and Grandpa Enslinger. They spoiled Jack as usual. He got a coat, an outfit, a sippy cup with his name on it, and a lamp. Cute stuff! The next night we got treated to Grandma's amazing fried chicken. It was so good. I only get it about once a year, at her house, and ever time it is awesome! Shawn, Melissa, and Gillian also came for part of the week too. While we were there Jack got to ride on the fork lift with Lynn two times. He absolutely loved it! He wanted to steer, touch all the shifters, and was just grinning and bouncing on his Grandpa's lap! He also tried cheetos, pie, and a pickle for the first time - all kinds of new tastes! We loved just hanging out at the house, chatting, and playing with babies! Here's some fun pictures:

On the 4th of July, Patty had a big barbeque and tons of people were there. The food was great and the fireworks show was awesome. For all you Utah folk, they have REAL fireworks out in Kansas - the kind that actually come off the ground and light up the sky. Or kinds you hold in your hand and fireworks shoot out of a tube while you hold it! (I like these, but truth be told they scare me!) It was a great show with everyone contributing fireworks! Shawn brought some huge, really neat ones! Jack was fascinated by the fireworks and got very excited to watch them. That weekend we also went to Dustin's grandma's family reunion. We got to spend time with Dustin's aunts and cousins. It was lots of fun and everyone loved Jack! We had a really great time! We got to visit with a lot of friends of the family while we were there! We definitely do not get to visit Kansas and Dustin's family enough. We made some great memories out there this summer and Jack really enjoyed his first 4th of July celebration out there! The trip to Kansas this year was great and it went WAY too fast. Here is some highlights from the 4th of July festivities:

We can't wait for the next visit! We love all of you family out there! Thanks for the fun! Now we are off for a fun filled weekend at Lava Hot Springs! Wahoo!