Memorial Day

 After we went with my parents to the cemetery where my grandparents are buried, we went to Grandpa Blatter's dry farm for a picnic.  The girls didn't want anything to do with the food, they just wanted to explore with their cousins.  So after I ate, I noticed the kids following Opa on a little walk. I thought that I better go so I could take pictures of it.  Little did I know that it would be quite the hike!  Not for most people, but it was for me anyway!  I was surprised that Ashlyn walked the whole way- she wants to be carried everywhere!  Rylee was pretty much the leader the whole time, which didn't surprise me!  I had a hard time keeping up with her and Isaiah. 

 The beginning of our adventure with Opa.

(I tried to get Matt to go because he should have been the one to go, 

but he wasn't paying attention.  He stayed back with Kaylie.)

 Ashlyn wore red- so she's easy to spot!

 Rylee and I got a little behind- Rylee had crossed a bridge at the first stop

 and it took her a minute to get back.  

But the others had already left!  

She caught up to them pretty fast.  

I'm not as fun as cousins, I guess!

 Crossing the creek.

Of course Rylee had no fear- she went across like it was nothing!

 

 Ashlyn needed a little help from Opa.

 I wasn't going to cross the creek because I didn't think I would make it!  

 But I was the last one to cross!

 Opa and the kids.

(There were actually about eight adults too!)

 Matt and Kaylie met us on the way back.

Thanks, Opa, for the fun adventure!

The girls thought it was the greatest thing ever!