We stayed with E's mom and her sister, Aunt Joyce who selflessly gave up her bed for us and spent the weekend with their other sister, Aunt Pat. We spent time with the 3 of them, E's Grandma Haymaker and with his Uncle Bob, Aunt Marla and Brian Ray (cousin).
There is a State park about 10 minutes away that hosts a swimming pool, the Gus Grissom museum and a Pioneer Village. On Friday we took the boys swimming (it was really hot) at the State Park (I think it was called Spring Mill), took naps and then headed back for more fun. G'ma Sue was excited to show Isaiah the Gus Grissom Museum. Gus was born and raised in Mitchell and went on to become a famous astronaut. He ended up dying in the faulty explosion of a spaceship before being able to participate in the mission that resulted in walking on the moon :( Isaiah really enjoyed it and thought the best part was seeing the real cockpit from a shuttle that Gus flew in.
After the museum we headed to the Pioneer Village (much like Sauters for you Ohioans although set in hilly nature where the original village once stood). It was fun and the boys enjoyed it until the ridiculous heat (did I mention that it was really hot?) got the best of all of us. I think their favorite part was the homemade, pioneer toys and G'ma bought them several of their favorites like Jacob's ladder and the twirly "Hooey" stick to bring home.
On Saturday we spent the day hanging out. That afternoon we went to see E's Grandma Haymaker and ate dinner with her and the rest of the family. While in her apartment, Q found a life-like doll that he held and rocked. Although I find life like dolls slightly disturbing because they are so real (obviously why they are called "life like" :) ), he was absolutely adorable while taking "care of her." We then made the 5 hour trek home on Sunday. Of course, my camera made several appearances :) much to the dismay of many, but to the enjoyment of others! :)
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