Labor Day Weekend

Kenny and I had a fun filled Labor Day Weekend in Kansas visiting his family.

We drove up on Saturday morning and got to Topeka just in time to pick up Taco Casa for lunch, Kenny's favorite *grins* We ate lunch at Kenny's Mom and Dad's house and got all caught up with them and then decided to go for a run at Iilif Commons Trails.

OH! It is such a great place! It is a large park like area with some ponds and a large 5k running trail that one sweet lady takes care of all by herself. She even mows the trail by hand every week! Wow, she must be in great shape *grins*

Denny and Kenny both went at their own pace, I think Kenny ran the ENTIRE 5k! And Cecilia and I jogged the trail together (but not the whole thing)! It really was a fun time. The trail winds in and out of a little forest and some parts of it are REALLY steep there is even a rope "hand rail" that you can use to "climb" your way out, Wow! I really had a fun time!

After jogging we went home and had burgers and fries and watched some sports on tv. Then Kenny opened up his birthday gifts. He got a really amazing gift card to Home Depot and a Jayhawks pull over jacket from his Mom and Dad and some wonderful Calvin Klein after shave and a generous gift card from his Grandma.
Sunday morning we got up bright and early and had a delicious breakfast casserole that Kenny's Mom made for us! The boys weren't too excited about the red and green peppers on top, but it was yummy!

We all enjoyed a really great sermon at Denny and Cecilia's church, Mayetta Christian Church. The people there are always so welcoming and kind. The pastor always comes and says hello to us and even remembers mine and Kenny's name! They also had a birthday card for Kenny! Wow!

After church we stopped by to visit Kenny's Nana and have lunch with her. She is so very sweet. I always love getting the chance to spend time with her.
Kenny had to leave a little early to go with his Dad to a Fantasy Football draft, so we girls, Cecilia, Nana and I finished lunch and then Cecilia and I headed off to do some shopping! We went to the Mall and to a KU/K-State store and even to Wal Mart *grins* we just had a blast hanging out!
After the shop-a-thon we went back home to meet up with the boys and then Jeff and Jessica and the kiddo's brought Via's pizza over for dinner! Oh-o it was GOOD! I got to try the Caribbean Pizza with Jerk Chicken and pineapple and olives mmmmm it was good *smiles*

After dinner the boys were all playing a bit of basketball and then everyone played a huge game of Ultimate Frisbee. I got one amazing catch in, but then I got drafted by Olivia to play a different game....we played a My Little Pony puzzle and I must say, I was better at that than Ultimate Frisbee *laughs* It's always fun to spend time with Kenny's family!

Monday morning we had a tasty pancake breakfast! We just spent the morning chatting and lazing about and finally got our bags together and headed off to see Kenny's Grandma.

We ran some errands and picked up Taco Tico for lunch then stopped by and chatted with Grandma while we ate. She is such a special lady! Such a great hostess and easy to talk to! I want to be like that!

We left Grandma's about 2:00 and started the drive for home. What a great way to spend Labor Day Weekend!!