Spring Break - Springfield Missouri

During the second part of spring break we traveled to Springfield Missouri to spend some time with Megan, Jeremy and their family.  We had a great time with them and are so grateful for video chatting capabilities as we are sure that keeping in touch visually with the grand-kids eliminates any "getting reacquainted"  time we otherwise might need!  Here are a few of the many pictures taken:

The first day we went to the Discovery Center - a hands on play area for children and it is great.  They had a  wind tunnel to simulate a tornado that went up to 79 mph and several of us got our hair quite messed up!

 Visually fun mirrors

 Hunter serving as cashier for Justin & Emma at the "store"

Had a fun Easter egg hunt in Springfield on Tuesday! 

 The four older kids all started swimming lessons Tuesday night - we were able to go and help that night as well as their 2nd lesson on Thursday night.

 The weather was fairly brisk but several days we were able to get outside to play

 Emma shows off the sombrero look!

 One day we met Hyrum's 1st grade class at the Nature Center and took the tour with the class - it's a wonderful place very close to where Megan and Jeremy live.

 Individual shots of the kids

 Hunter 

 Emma - she and Anne are the two girls among 9 grandsons!

 Hyrum

 Justin

Dallen

Our last night in Missouri and before swim lessons we had a bonfire and hot dog roast at a state park by the river - what a fun time!  Love this picture of Jeremy and his 5 little ones:)

Love this picture of Dallen and Marcie - he was quite calmed by the sounds and sight of the river.

We had a great time together - thanks so much!!