Cleveland Trip August 2012

My mom, Audrey, and I all got in the car and headed south. Our end destination was Cleveland Ohio to see Heidi and Mike. This trip lasted us 9 days in which we made many memories that will last a life time through pictures. The longest day spend in the car was from Brooklyn WI to Cleveland which was about 8 hours. Audrey amazed me as to how well she traveled. The only struggle on the trip for Audrey was going to bed at nights. Let's just say some nights took two hours. :S I was thankful my mother was around, I do admit...one night I wanted to have a temper tantrum myself. Every night at bed time Audrey asked for daddy and to go home (it made me cry twice as I felt guilty). It was hard on her to be away from Kenneth for so long...as I'm sure it was hard for him too! On our trip we made stops in Delano (The Rues'), Brooklyn WI (Uncle Dick, Ant Margaret, Cousin Brian), Cleveland OH (The Greenwoods), Lowell MI (Uncle Bob, Ant Debbie, Cousins Lexie & Dayna), and Delano.

Quick notes from the trip:

Delano: Braylee stole my wedding ring and I was in panic mood as I didn't know where it was.

Brooklyn: Farm, cows, tractors, nummy taco's, cousin Brian, Ant Irene, Audrey falling asleep in Margrets lap during a story.

Cleveland: Farmers Market, Yogurt VI, Charming Charlies, H & M, Coffee, Olympics, Out to eat, Parks, Exploring, The Cleveland Zoo, Bob Evans Kid friendly straws, bed time, nap times, Chagrin Falls, fancy homes, Heidi's work place, Mikes work place, Heidi & Mike becoming scared of parenthood from Audrey. ;) Each day I'd ask Audrey...guess what we are doing today? Her response..."Going to Uncle Dennis'?" I guess we need to go visit him soon!

Lowell: Dayna, Lexie, new chairs, the home made windmill, the man made pond with a raft and fish, swimming, running through the huge yard, the hilly driveway, walking around the county seat town, the road runner car, Audrey finally going to bed within 5 minutes.

*From Lowell to Milwaukee we took the Ferry across Lake Michigan. Fun experience! 

Brooklyn: lunch with uncle dick at Culver's

Delano: Quick trip, park, dinner, play, sleep, Delano garage sales, home

Side notes from the trip:

An automatic toilet flusher went off on Audrey and she is still scared of toilets...hopefully this week she becomes friends with the toilet again!