Weekend at the lake

I took the kids this weekend for some Grandma and Grandpa Pollman time! Matthew had to stay in Emporia and work by covering some ESU games with his Athletic Training skills. So, nervously, I loaded up the kids Saturday morning for our first trip out of town without their daddy. It was only an hour drive, but I was fully expecting to have to stop a couple times. We made it there with only 1 stop - yeahhh! We had a great time with Grandma and Grandpa. We took in Yates Center's fall festival as G&G were contestants in the chili contest (sadly, they didn't win). Then, we were off to their lakehouse for "camping". The weather was absolutely perfect for camping, not too hot, not too cold - perfect! Ryane had a good time exploring and seeing what she could get G&G to do for her. Yes, we came home with a few bumps and scraps, but that is what being in nature is all about! Yesterday afternoon, I loaded the kids back up to come home. A few miles out, Ryane was getting fussy so I told her we were going home (thinking it would cheer her up) and she answered in a crying pitiful whine "Noooo, Laaakkke" meaning to go back. Well, 2 seconds later I look back and she is fast asleep from exhaustion. So, I had a peaceful trip home with both kids napping. Honestly, silence is pretty boring! :)

Playing with the pretty fall flowers G&G's good friends and 'lake neighbors' gave to her


Biology lesson of the trip! Grandma saw a walking stick, or whatever they're really called, going up the house. Ryane was pretty reluctant to touch it, but had fun watching it.




Playing with Grandma's Pinwheels - fun to watch in the breeze

One of the MANY golf cart trips. Who can say no to a little cutie asking "Ride pleeeeaaaassee?" It was cute to watch the differences in my mom and dad. Mom would hold onto Ryane tightly on her rides (as seen the pic) and dad would just let her set there by herself and go slow...


Walking with G&G down the path to the lake. The leaves were starting to change colors, so pretty!


We told Ryane she could walk in the water. It was a touch cold in October. Notice Grandpa is not getting in.



Picking up little seashells. She made it home with a pocket full. Now, I just have to remember to empty the pocket before washing them...