On our latest trip to Ike's and Meg's, we (as usual) were rushing around running errands before leaving. To give you a little glimpse of what we go through before leaving, we took a few pictures this time! (If you get bored, there are some pictures right after these of a pair of very cute and charming little boys that you might find more interesting! :)

 Heading into the Atkins' store to purchase some last-minute items

Garrett, Caledonia, Stewart, and Mrs. Atkins working the store

 Mrs. Atkins was so sweet and provided food for us to take on our journey! What a blessing they are.

 Cheery sisters and helpers

 Then on to the coffee shop

 Coffee is a huge staple for us on our trips to keep the driver(s) awake!

 Our final stop before heading out of dodge was piking up Daddy from work!
Now on to our trip....

Precious Meg with her precious boys

 Block-building 

 Peanut and JuneBug
 

Playing with the new toss toy from Grandma Roxy

 We were late in making our family calendars this year, so we had them sent to Ike and Meg's so we could all get them at the same time! 

Relishing time with my nephew 

 Sunrise

Chubby cheeks 

JuneBug imitating "the guy" :) 

 Happy boy 

 Happy Grandpa, Happy Boy, and Happy Momma 
A little later in the day, Stephen and Katie came! During dinner, we had a....
 

 ...surprise birthday party for Stephen!

 Make a wish! ;) 
 "Don't get your saliva on it!!"
 "Don't get your saliva on it!!" 
 Mumzie made a 
delicious white chocolate raspberry cheesecake. Fresh raspberries and all!

JuneBug shows Uncle Stephen the birthday card JuneBug colored 
 

 Katie and JuneBug 

 Smooches for Peanut 

Good times 
 

 Stephen and Katie with their nephews

 Brothers 

 They are simply too much alike :)
 

 Mumzie and her grandsons 
 
The following morning, we awoke to find...

 Snow everywhere! (outside, that is :)

 Bundled up, trying to stay warm on our way to church

 Mr. D. having a conversation with some of the little ones

 Peanut and Mumzie 

 What sweet fellowship we have together! 

Men talking

I had an encouraging and fun time singing Psalms with some of the children

 JuneBug love the Psalms, too 

 Hannah. Such a cutie.

 While waiting for the rest of our family to leave, we (Stephen, Katie, and I) enjoyed waving to little ones and taking pictures 
 "Look! They're taking our picture!"
 "Look! They're taking our picture!" 
God's Handwork

 Daddy and his grandsons

 Love this one!

 Visiting more family across town 

 Demonstrating how their money sling shots work 

 A miner in a basket

 J. and Peanut

 :)

 Preparing for Family Worship

 Genny and bundled up Peanut

 Nan getting JuneBug bundled

 Flying an airplane

 :)

 Bright eyed and bushy tailed 


 My little ham

 Too cute

Entertaining Peanut 

 Brothers

 Meg and her boys

 Kisses good-bye 
Until next time, 
Cheery-o,
~S~
The Morton Maiden
 
How precious!! We felt like we were, in part, on the journey with you. Even the kissy good-bye could be felt. You all are so dear. What a blessing to know each of you.
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