Tuesday with the Hiemstras

Tuesday was another full day.  John went golfing with Uncle Glen and was gone all day.  Aunt Sue, Maggie, DeAnn, Holly and I went to Paneras for bagels and coffee while Grampa stayed home with the rest of the family and had cereal and Pop-Tarts.  Nutritional cereal and Pop-Tarts with no sugar.

Forgot a few things about Monday - after we went to the National Monument, Uncle Kurt and Aunt Amy treated us all to ice cream cones and then we went to their home for brats, hotdogs and all the fixins.  John & DeAnn, Holly & Sam and Kurt & Amy & Chase then went on a "haunted walk" in Pipestone.  It was very warm and the tour guides were in period costumes which were wool.  They all said it was a fun thing to do.  I think both Amy and DeAnn were a bit frightened so it was good that Chase and Sam were there to keep things under control.

 

 Now back to Tuesday.  We went to Chuck-e-Cheese in the late afternoon for an early dinner and some fun playtime.  The kids all had a GREAT time with Aunt Jen and Aunt Jan, Auntie Dee and Gramma.  Unfortunately Aunt Amy had to work so she couldn't go with us.

When playing the games, if you get a high enough score, you even get tickets to "buy" something wonderful later.

 Auntie Jen and Auntie Dee made a "killing" on the Deal or No Deal Game.

 Hang on, Auntie Dee.  Don't let that horse buck you off!!!

 Look at the prizes we bought:

 Holly and Gramma on the teacup ride.  It was quite thrilling!!

 The whole gang - almost.

 

We finished the day with ice cream at Culver's - what a special time and lots of good memories.

Love to all,

Gramma and MOM

The Hiemstras are in South Dakota

I have been reminded that there have been several Tuesdays that have gone by with no posting from this Gramma.  So, better get with it.  The Hiemstras arrived in Brandon on the evening of July 4th.  Grampa, John, Holly and Sam left at dusk to go to Garretson to watch fireworks.  Gramma stayed home with DeAnn and Katie and just relaxed.

We had a great fun day in Pipestone which was planned by Amy.  It started with a picnic in a park near the National Monument - great sandwiches and good conversation.  Sam, however didn't realize his strength and sent his miniature football on the roof of the picnic pavillion.  Sorry, Sam!!  Then we were off for a walk and afternoon at the Pipestone National Monument - can you believe that John and DeAnn had never been there.  It was a warm afternoon but most of the walk was in the shade and when we were in the prairie area, there was a very nice breeze. 

This waterfall is on the monument trail.  Because of all the rain this spring, it was really flowing.

 Katie and her Grampa

 The "newlyweds" or so it would seem at times.  They did have their 3rd anniversary just a few days before.

 So nice to see these cousins all enjoying themselves.  Holly, Chase has "almost" caught up with you in height.

 Hang on, Sam, I'll rescue you as soon as I take your picture.

 Guess who thinks she's the toughest of them all?  What a jewel!!!

Jan, this picture is for you.  You probably can't see all the apples on the tree but they're there and they will be much easier for Peter to reach this fall.

Well, that's it for today.  I have LOTS to catch up on so maybe I won't wait a whole week til I repost.  Have a wonderful weekend ahead!!!
Love to all,
Gramma and MOM