Iowa (8) well technically KANSAS, I guess...

On the way home we stopped (and crashed) Sharidyn's 3rd birthday party.  It was a Frozen themed party, and you'd better believe my girls loved it!  Jess threw a cute little party!

Sharidyn (my cousin's daughter) is the Princess Elsa in front:

No one told these two to hold hands!

(Cousins Jackson and Sharidyn)

There was even a real Elsa there!

(Also known as Lauryn, Brian's girlfriend, and a really good sport!)

We were so happy to be able to stop and see family on the way home.  We even got to meet two little cousins who have joined the family since last July!  (Hollie and Jacey)

 

 The oldest and youngest of Grammy great-grandkids:

 Jackson so sweetly shared his goldfish with Isaac = instant friends!

(these two were born only two weeks apart)

 Sharidyn did not want to pose for a picture.  She sweetly told me "no, thank you."  :)

Happy Birthday, anyway, Princess Elsa/Sharidyn!!

 

And- THANK YOU to Jessica and Kevin for letting us join in the celebration and visit for a little bit on the way home!  We love you guys!

 

 

We hit the road after the party and drove through the night to get home.  I think by the time JD and I fell into bed (without unloaded anything but the kids and the essentials) it was about 5:30 Sunday morning.  Not my favorite way to travel, but it worked!  :)

 

Isaac's favorite thing to do when the big kids run in to a gas station for a bathroom break: