Columbia, MO!!

The kids and I made a trip to Columbia, MO this past weekend for a surprise visit with my sister (and brother in law- but it wasn't a surprise to him!) Thankfully my mom came along too, not sure how I would have gotten there without her since traveling with two young kids requires as many hands as possible!! We had beautiful weather and such a great time just hanging out with Chelsey and Brandon...miss them both so much and so wished we lived closer to each other!! We got into Columbia early Friday and surprised Chelsey at her job at the hospital, which freaked Emma out because of all the doctors and nurses walking around in scrubs!! Once Chelsey got done with work and Brandon finished class we headed out to dinner at the famous Shakespeare's Pizza and dessert at a yummy ice-cream place!!

Since we were so close to campus we decided to let the kids run some energy out and headed to the big open area in front of the MIZZOU columns. The kids loved running around and being chased by Chelsey and Brandon...it gave me some time to hang back and take some pics, these are just a few of the hundred I took!!

(had to sneak in one pic!)

(and Brandon started taking pics as we headed back)

Saturday morning we got up bring and early, Brandon and Chelsey made the kids chocolate chip pancakes- their favorite!! And then we headed out to the farmer's market for fresh produce and breads to have with our dinner.

(Emma beautiful morning hair!)

They sold homemade honey-icecream at the farmer's market, and even though it was 10am we couldn't resist...kids LOVED it!!

Next we hit the MKT trail for a long walk...apparently the trail runs all the way across Missouri- so wish we had something like that in North Texas!! We spent the rest of Saturday hanging out, doing a little shopping, and a little park playground time for the kids!

My Mom's bday was Saturday so we made her favorite- a carrot cake for dessert with dinner and Emma made everyone, including her baby, party hats out of toilet paper!!

Sunday we went to church with Chelsey and Brandon and then had to leave so we could drive back to St. Louis to catch our flight. The kids loved Chelsey and Brandon's church, the slide in the middle of the church had nothing to do with it :)