4th of July

Our kids and grand kids came by train and plane from Texas and my sister, nephew and step mother drove from central Illinois to Grannie's place for a few days over the the 4th of July holiday.  Ella is the newest addition so she of course gets the most attention.

                                                       
                                                                  Grannie and Ella

                                                    Grandma Bonnie and Ella

                                                           
                                                                   Nana and Ella

                                                
                                                                Aunt Sonja and Ella

                                                    
                                                            Papa and grand kids

                                                 
                                                            Zack, Megan, and Paige

                                             Zack saying goodbye to cousin Christian

                                        
                                             Grannie with grand and great grandkids

We went to the St. Louis City Museum one day. Among many activities available for kids it is basically a 4 story indoor/outdoor jungle gym made entirely out of recycled materials. If you are ever in St. Louis it is definitely something to do.

                                                Paige climbing from one floor to the next.

                                           

                                               Zack and Megan in one of the rebar tubes

We were glad everyone made the trip and had a great time despite the fact the daily temperatures were 105 to 110 degrees. We will be staying here a few more days before heading to Tunica, Mississippi.