Grandma and Papa Chicken's House

Piper had a long weekend so the kids and I decided to head to Kansas to see everyone.  My brothers and their kids came and it was so much fun to see all of them just go and play for hours together.  I don't think anyone turned on a TV till late that night.  Piper got to go fishing, except we couldn't find the hook, so they just casted out onto the water.  They built sand tunnels and buried Christian in the sand.  They even played in the cow trailer for awhile.  It was such a beautiful day.  Piper decided to ask Papa around dark if they could build a fire by the silo.  So he loaded up all 6 of the kids and they headed to find some wood for the fire.  He said they all did really good helping get the wood into the truck ( they range from 4-12).  Then they headed over to build a fire.  My mom didn't have anything, but mini marshmellows and they don't work so well to roast,  but.we got to see all the stars, you can't see much in DFW, and the kids had a great time playing with flashlights in the silo.

I love going to my parent's house.  It is one of the most relaxing places to be.  My kids love being there and they can just run and play.  I don't have to worry about them in the street or anyone picking them upon the road, they can go in the front yard with no supervision.  If a car comes down the road to my parents it is usually someone to see them or the mailman.  My mom always gets up with the kids so we get to sleep in a little while.  She makes them pancakes, bacon, and eggs every morning. The greatest is the grandkids love to play with each other and I think they all have great imaginations.  I love sitting out on the porch swing and drinking coffee or just watching the kids play in the dirt.  It is also amazing that Grandma has her own beach in the middle of Kansas, we just call it the creek.  My mom even let Romie and Piper put paint on her like make-up.  My kids and I always have a great time there.