We had a great trip to Hamilton this week. Dejan was gone for three days for work, and I was NOT about to spend those three days alone in Ottumwa. SO, off Ava and I went. We stopped in Keokuk and spent some time with Grandma and Grandpa...I think I kind of surprised them, but know it was a good surprise. Ava was so happy to see them and spent the entire time walking around the ottoman and getting into everything that had a door.
When we finally made it to Hamilton, Ava was surrounded by Anna and Sam and she loved every minute it of it. They are so good to her! We all crashed hard that night and couldn't wait for the 65 degree day in store for Wednesday. Wednesday did not disappoint! I snuck away for an hour and half and enjoyed a walk to "downtown" Hamilton and shopped at Arnell's and Samuels...I think I am broke now. :-) I had to laugh because walking into Arnell's was like walking into the past. It looks just like when I was 10 and Owner/Pharmacist Steve Arnell was still working hard behind the counter and I looked up and smiled when I heard his familiar voice. I felt like a kid for a brief moment...I had to stop myself from buying pop and candy like the old days too. If you haven't been to Samuels, you are missing out. Jim has done a really great job with the store and I have a hard time leaving there spending less than 100 dollars.
The rest of the day was spent with Jenn and the kids and we had so much fun. I'll just post pictures; they are more fun to look at then words.
We bounced forever in that bounce house...I was exhausted, but we had so much fun!
She walked without help with that thing!
Doesn't she looked humiliated!?!?!
We made it home Thursday after driving 2 hours in a terrible rain storm...seriously, it poured the entire time and made it almost impossible to see the lines on the road. How did Ava do? Well, she slept the whole way! Lucky girl. I had to pry my hands off the steering wheel!
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