Kansas Trip 2016 - Part 1 of 2

The "fourth wheels," as the kids affectionately used to call them, are always a big hit at Uncle Ron's house in Kansas.  We've made a shift recently, and the kids are often the drivers now!  They drive around my aunt and uncle's property and onto the nearby dirt roads and dig every second of it. 

The timing of this year's Kansas trip was motivated by Brent's grandma's 80th birthday party in Wichita.  Brent's cousin, Crystal, organized and hosted a great celebration that was held at the facility where Leta was living at the time.  The picture above is of Gage and his cousin, Sarah, when they were playing at a nearby park before the party. 

Great Grandma Koel was blessed, surprised and happy to see all of us!  I am not quite sure that she was ready for the the vibrant kind of energy that we brought to her place but we all had a great time.

Featured in the picture above:
(Left to right) First row: Gage, Grandma Koel, Madison, Sarah and Gavin
(Left to right) Second row: Brent, Bruce, Emily, Jackie, Karl, Tara

Here's a nice picture of the birthday cake at the celebration.  Happy Birthday Grandma Koel!