I love to celebrate holidays (sometimes more than once!) Minor holidays like Labor Day are no exception. This year, as labor day weekend was approaching, I was feeling bummed that I had no plans, no family nearby, and no husband around. I was able to talk my friend Lisa into going on a last minute get-away with me, and where could be better than fabulous Omaha? We got a great deal on a priceline hotel (a 2 bedroom suite for $40 a night!), loaded up the kids in her van, and headed across the border (the Iowa state border, that is).
This crazy crew was so excited for our little trip.
We took the kids to Spagetti Works in Old Town for dinner. The atmosphere was great, and the weather was perfect. The food left something to be desired.
When we got to the hotel, we were greated with warm chocolate chip cookies. (Are you kidding me? could this place get any better?) Then we took all the kiddos to the pool.
Ammon, Abbi, Carter, Ashlyn and Oakley at a park in downtown Omaha.
These picture are kind of out of order, but at Spagetti Works there was a balloon lady! She came right to our table and made the kids these fun ballon creatures.
Abbi was a little angel (well most of the time!)
Saturday, we met some more friends at the wonderful Omaha zoo. Once again, a great day. The weather was beautiful, the company was great and the kids were (mostly) well-behaved.
The boys in front of one of the waterfalls in the indoor rainforest.
My kids are super cooperative when we try to take pictures. This one, at the butterfly house, is the best one we got of all of us at the zoo.
The whole crew! (minus Lisa who was taking the picture)
Maddie, Caden, Heather, Brenna, Oakley, Logan, Austin, Megan, Ashlyn, Shauni, Carter, Abbi and Ammon.
We love Omaha!
Thanks guys for the fun trip.
(and Lisa, I am amazed that you managed to escape every one of my pictures.)
8 comments:
I'm glad you were able to get away and enjoy your weekend. Look at how great your van is; you packed 5 carseats in and still had room to spare, sweet!
By the way, you and colby are both looking very svelte these days. You're my inspirations
Looks like we missed yet another great adventure! Abbi...I can't get over how cute she is!
Hi Shauni, hope you don't mind that I tracked you down. What a fun little trip idea. I'm sure your kids just loved it.
Looks like a great trip. I love a great deal too and warm chocolate chip cookies- doesn't seem like it could have been any better.
wow!! good for you.
xo xo
What a good mom you are. I don't know if I would brave something like that with just me and my kids. But I've gotta say after reading the whole post you've got me curious what this mysterious Lisa looks like.
I am glad you got out and did something fun!! Looks like you had a great time, and now Colby is home!! (at least for a little while) Have fun!
Sounds awesome! You know how to party.
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