Vacation

We just recently got back from our big trip to Oklahoma and Texas. It was so wonderful to see all of our family and friends. Makes me homesick a little, but I'm glad that we had the time that we had.

Our first stop was Oklahoma City with Zach's family. We had a great time there and even got to see Zach's youngest brother, Zeth, graduate from Oklahoma State University. We also got to celebrate Mother's Day with a wonderful brunch that Zach's sister, Beka, slaved over the night before and all morning. There was even enough time for us to make a quick visit over to Joplin, MO to see Haley's great-grandparents. I think the highlight of the first leg of the trip was getting to meet Haley's first cousin, Alice. She was so excited to see the "ba-bay" and share all of her toys.

Visit with Haley's great-grandparents

Haley and Alice

After spending a few days in OKC, it was time to head to Texas to see some of my family. First stop- Mom's house! We had a great time shopping and just being together. Haley got to go on a lot of wagon rides with Grammy, which was a new experience, but one I think both of them loved. Haley even got to go to Chuck E Cheese for the first time! Grandpa Glen and Daddy took her one night and apparently, she enjoyed one particular ride so many times, she rode it 12 times! Another highlight of our time in Henrietta was getting to see my grandparents, brother, and aunt! We were going to have a big chuck wagon lunch, but mother nature had other plans. We still got to have lots of fun and a delicious meal. Haley even got to meet another cousin- Graham.

Enjoying her wagon

Snacking on some Teddy Grahams (her favorite new snack) with Grammy

Chuck E Cheese- her favorite ride

Meeting Graham for the first time

We eventually had to say goodbye to mom, because it was time to visit more family and friends. We made a quick stop to see my grandmom, which is always an enjoyable time. Then we headed off to Dallas to see more family and a few of my friends. I had a great time having dinner with some college friends, although my time with them always feels too short. While in Dallas, we made a trip over to the zoo with my Aunt Sherrie. Haley really enjoyed it, but we didn't get to see any of the big animals because they were being moved into a new exhibit (bummer). I think Haley's favorite part of the zoo was riding the carousel.

Hanging out with Daddy at the zoo

Giving kisses to Paw Paw

As our time on the mainland came to an end, we were able to spend one last night in OKC with Zach's family. Haley even got to hear her first tornado siren. The tornado wasn't very close, but it was still a little bit of excitement! Haley also spent the evening helping her Aunt Beka and Grandma do a little bit of baking. It was a great end to our trip.

Tornado weather

Baking with Aunt Beka and Grandma

Haley made everyone laugh with her tricks- pretend sneezing, pretend sleeping, giving high fives, and just being her adorable self. We had a great time seeing everyone and it's only a matter of time before we get to see them all again!