Family time, birthday love

Each summer we love being able to get away for a few days to spend time in our hometowns with our families. Last weekend we were happy to be in Springfield, IL at Grandma and Grandpa Hochstetler's house.  While we were there it just so happened to be my birthday, so we did a little celebrating. 

Kyla with her balloon for me (thanks to Grandma for all of these sweet, special surprises)

Ashlyn had a birthday balloon too

Our family on my birthday

Troy and I

Happy Birthday cupcake

After all of the birthday fun, there was much more fun. Like playing hide and go seek....Ashlyn's favorite thing right now.

Counting to ten

Finding Daddy

 Hiding

"Daddy, I found you!"

Finding a good hiding place

 A trip to the library

Reading books with Grandma

 Taking a bath in Grandma's big tub

Reading with Aunt Heidi.....one of Kyla's favorite things

Grandma had crafts planned for Kyla

We ate delicious meals, including eating out at Lake Point Grill

Yeah for ice cream!!

Swimming fun in the backyard

It is always so special for us to be with family and Kyla and Ashlyn think being with their grandparents is one of the best things there is.

No place like Grandma and Grandpa's house.....