Fun With Friends in Kennewick

The kiddos and I went to Kennewick for a few days. It was a nice little getaway. We've been wanting to go down there and visit friends for a while, but it just hadn't really worked out until now. We got to stay 5 days and see all our good buddies down there. We stayed with my good friend Kate and her family. Her husband is a farmer too and is in potato harvest right now, which means he works like seriously all the time for several weeks. So, I think it was nice for her too, to have some company.

We had a great time, just relaxing and letting kids play for hours and hours at a time.



 Kosette and Sabree played pretty well together. They are only 4 months apart, and a couple of little sillies :)

 

 

Having a bit dirt pile to play in was the hit of the trip! That's where the kids spent most of their time. One afternoon we had a lunch BBQ with several ladies and their kiddos. It was great to see all the little and big friends! Although I didn't get a picture of all us ladies. Oops...

 

Kamille and Kayda loved seeing Ashlee. They miss her lots!

 

Sunday afternoon we hung out with Marielle and Monet. We enjoyed a yummy hodge podge dinner of basically whatever was in the fridge. But Marielle was prepared with stake, chicken and lots of trimmings. She forgot she signed up to feed the missionaries that evening, so when they showed up, they got a good dinner too! Marielle is cool like that, to just welcome anyone and everyone whenever. She's got a big heart. We also had fun roasting marshmallows and eating s'mores. And the girls enjoyed playing with and seeing Monet.

 

And I colored my hair! Just made it a little lighter.

 

The kids got creative and thought of this fun all by themselves. The boys really loved it!!

 

 

The boys LOVED being with and paying with Braden. He's Jameson's best buddy.

 

Friday night I went with my good friends Mind and Alex, along with another couple and a lady from Alex's work, to Red Lobster for dinner and to see the movie "Meet The Mormons." Kate was a trooper to keep all 9 kids by herself. It was a nice evening out. The food was yummy, the movie was good, and the company was super fun! Wish I would've gotten some more pictures!

 

Good friends are truly a great blessing!