Hayward & a Birthday

We set off for Turtle Lake on Wednesday after work. Jenna insisted on sitting in the Tahoe the entire time we were packing, which meant she was tired of sitting in the car by the time we left. It just re-affirmed our decision to spend the night in Turtle Lake on our way to Hayward. At least she didn't scream the entire drive, just had little bouts of fussiness. Once we got to the hotel, the kids changed into their suits at amazing speeds, and we were off to the pool. Both of them enjoyed swimming in the pool, and Dad ran to DQ while we were changing into our jammies for night time snacks. We attempted to let Jenna sleep in her sleeping bag for the 1st time, but it didn't go very well. She fell asleep just fine (next to Andrew), but woke up at 1:30 in the morning crying, and instead of staying put she decided to start speed crawling around the room. I eventually caught her, and she settled down, but she slept between Bruce and I for the rest of the night (we didn't want her freak out again).

Do you think she liked the chocolate on her 1st doughnut?

Playing in the tub:

The next morning after the kids had fun playing in the Jacuzzi tub while Bruce and I got ready, we were off to Hayward. We had a lot of fun seeing (and meeting) everyone, and are glad that Bob and Mary were willing to let us spend the night. Mikaiya and Andrew had fun playing, and were up until 10:30 on Thursday playing in the sand. I'm not sure who talked more, but between the two of them there was constant jabbering, so we always knew where they were. It was fun to meet Emily and Braenna. Emily and Jenna are 6 months apart in age, and even tho Jenna was very much 2, Emily put up with her. Braenna tried her best to keep up with the big girls.

Jenna pushing Mikaiya:

Jenna pushing Emily:

Even though it was only in the 60's the kids wanted to swim (well at least Andrew & Mikaiya did), so we let them swim for bit. Jenna & Emily tired to go swimming, but neither one of them was very thrilled about the water. They both enjoyed throwing the rocks that Bruce would give them though.

Andrew & Mikaiya spent some time inside 'building a house' with the tools that Grammy gave them to play with.

Here's the best picture I got with most of the kids....and no I'm not sure why Andrew was sticking his tongue out.

Playing in the boat before we left:

Friday the drive home was uneventful (yay!). We stopped at a little restaurant in Shell Lake for lunch (they had awesome burgers), then got back on the road and the kids both took naps. Prior to our food arriving Jenna entertained herself by eating jelly.....she opened it herself! Usually she just plays with them (stacking, lining them up, throwing, etc. ), but not this time. Later that day we had a little cake, the kids helped me open my b-day present (a new camera!), and we went out to eat.