This last weekend the kids and I drove to Ohio for my brothers Medical School Graduation from OSU. I was nervous about it because I had to make the journey alone. It is only a six hour drive but with a two year old and 2 babies you can't blame me for being nervous. After all was said and done it couldn't have gone any smoother! Yes it was LONG and I was so tried but it was good!
I thought this was pretty funny, this was our first stop on the way out only an hour and a half into the drive. Lilly decided she was not quite done pooping so she had two diaper changes, and yes they are all four poopy diapers. The people in the little cafe where we were parked probably thought I was never going to stop bringing kids out of my car. On the way we only stopped 3 times and drove through the biggest storm I have ever driven in. (tornado warnings come to find out). Good thing Barrick wasn't scared because I was! The car was shaking it was crazy and the I couldn't see anything!! He thought it was like a ride he was laughing like nothing was wrong!
The way back was great only two stops! All though one thing I never thought about was that I couldn't go to the bathroom. I know it was possible but I was NOT going to take my babies and Barrick in a gas station bathroom. YUCK!!! Good thing I was blessed with a bladder that can last a long time!
The next day was graduation and a very LONG but FUN day. We started out at a luncheon at the school, then off to Alex's award ceremony where he was honored for a research project he did and also honored as the top student in the Neurology Department.
Here is Alex recieving his award.
Here is Austin and I with Barrick who was SO tired!!
Alex and my Dad after the awards ceremony.
Then after the award ceremony we went to dinner to celebrate! Here is me Angie, and Alex.
Then after dinner it was off to graduation. Like I said it was a LONG day the graduation didn't start until 8 o clock, so by the time it was done it was close to 11. So forgive me for how horrible I look in the pictures. Dragging my kids around all day was tiring!! Good thing I had lots of helping hands!
Here is the whole crew after he graduated. Don't you hate it when your eyes are closed and that is the only picture I got of all us.
One with all six kids. This is the first time we have all been together since Ashtyn got married 2 years ago.
Of course one with Alex and my little family.
It was such a fun day and such a neat experience to be there and see Alex graduate! He is off to Utah for his intern year then off to Rochester Minnesota for his residency in Neurology at Mayo Clinic. Congratulations Dr. Nelson we are so proud of you!!
The next day we decided to go to the zoo. Not the most exciting thing to do as an adult while on vacation so THANKS everyone for catering to my little family!
Here is everyone at the zoo.
Barrick as cute as ever with evidence that his aunts are around by the huge piece of gum in his mouth!
Barrick and I on the boat ride at the zoo.
Barrick looking at the birds with Papa. Where ever Papa was Barrick was right there too. (If you don't know he is obsessed) Thanks dad for literally watching Barrick all weekend!!
Barrick petting the snake!
The next day we drove to Kirtland to see the temple and all the church history.
Here we are in front of the temple. It was so neat to see!
All though the best part of the day was driving back to Columbus and trying to find somewhere to eat. Lets just say there is some pretty crazy places between Kirtland and Columbus! Too long of a story but one that will go down in Nelson family history!
With all the fun I would have to say I have the BEST kids EVER!! We stretched them to the max! With being out of bed almost every night until 11:30 and a few cat naps here and there they were amazing!! It was such a fun vacation! Thank you so much mom and dad for making sure everyone made it out there. CONGRATS ALEX you are amazing! We love you and we are so proud of you!
