Family Time field trips Tiny & Buba: Iowa John Deere museum reunion water fun zoo
by reanbean
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Our “Vacation” Week (short version)
Last night, we returned from our 9 day “vacation” in Iowa (if you have/had small children, you know why the quotes are there). We went back to my hometown to visit all of the of aunts, uncles and cousins who all live in the area (I have been the only one to permanently relocate), and to explore the Quad Cities with Tiny and Buba (who were just 16 months old the last time we visited).
I felt our trip got off to a rocky start when the travel beds we took along did not work out quite as planned. It was very stressful for me as we worked on getting the kids used to the new sleeping arrangements. But, eventually, sleep returned to somewhat normal standards, I was able to relax a bit, and we had a great time spending our days out and about with the extended family.
We went to see the farm equipment.
And then played outside at a little splash park.
We went to the zoo.
Visited the children’s museum.
And had a blast at the family reunion where Tiny and Buba ran on a Slip ‘n Slide…
jumped in a bouncy house…
and played in a kiddie pool.
We are so grateful to my aunt and uncle who made our “vacation” an unforgettable one. Tiny and Buba are still talking about all the fun things we did and cannot wait to go back!
I can only begin to imagine how exhausting such a trip must have been, but I know it must have been so wonderful to be back “home” with Tiny and Buba, too. I hope you all get rested up soon and back into your routines. I can’t wait to hear more about your trip! 
These pictures reflect how much fun we had. I’m glad everyone had a good time. Hopefully, you’ll get some rest this weekend.
I’m so bummed our plans couldn’t overlap! I really wish we could have met up but we were so exhausted when we got into town that night. We ate dinner (Happy Joe’s) and fell into bed! On our return trip we got to spend the morning at Niabi. So much fun! I’m glad you had a good time. Sorry the beds didn’t work out. I have friends who use the Pea Pods and love them.
[...] got a kiddie pool! Buba and Tiny had so much fun playing in cousin G’s pool during our vacation in Iowa that we decided to look for one of our own shortly after we returned home. We couldn’t find [...]
I wonder if at a certain age it gets easier or just different?!?! I totally get it…you come back more exhausted than you were before the trip (“vacation”)! Glad you had nice family tine and documented this milestone with these great pictures!! Thanks for sharing!!