Road Trip

We just got back from a little family road trip. First of all let me just say if we had told you that we were going to take over a dental practice here in Denver from a family friend, plans have changed. For lots of reasons, but mostly Drew has realized he really wants to do Orthodontics. So, this leads me to our road trip. We wanted to check out some of the ortho programs in Kansas City and St. Louis during Drew's spring break. He probably has the best chance of getting into CU, but it is so dang expensive that it probably won't be our first choice. He will be applying to a LOT of schools so we have no idea right now.
Anyway, we were able to go to a few church historical sites on our way. I will explain with the pics.

We went to Independence, Missouri and checked out the visitor center there. There were some sister missionaries that took us on a tour and talked a lot about that time in history with the Saints. This is a picture of Mel in a little rocking chair. She loved running all over the place and destroying everything in her path.

They had a little play area for kids.

We also went to Liberty Jail. This is where Joseph Smith and a few others were held for five months in the dead of winter. There were false accusations of treason, so they kept them here to try and hinder the church from growing. Only to release them five months later because they had no charges. Joseph's attitude about the experience is incredible to me. Always positive. This is the dome that was built around the jail.

This is the actual jail inside.

Mel was amazed by Jesus.

We stopped in Jefferson City, Missouri where The Fosters lived for eleven years. Drew was five when they left. You may not be able to tell from this picture but the neighborhood was like a little paradise. There was a nice stream running through their backyard and huge trees everywhere. It seemed like the mountains to me.

But definitely the highlight of the trip was staying with our friends Jena and Logan in St. Louis. Jena and I took the kids to the zoo. They were so cute in the wagon. It was fun to have a day with just Jena while the boys were gone.
It was so nice to relax, go out to dinner, talk, eat Dairy Queen, and just spend time with them. The weather was great for us too. Thanks again guys!

We could not get a picture with both of them looking, but at least we took pictures. Here they are in their awesome hats at the gift shop.

Here's Jena and the kids checkin out some fish.

What a nice hug Carson! Melanie wasn't as loving this trip.

This is at the pool in Kansas City. She doesn't look happy but she was. We were the only ones there so we brought all her bath toys in the pool.

This is the hotel in Salina, Kansas. The place was sweet! We weren't sure what to expect, but it was huge and the pool with the water slide was a hit.

They got to hot tub. It totally stinks that pregnant women can't go in. (I know it looks ghetto, but I didn't even notice until I saw this picture)
It was a great trip. I refuse to weigh myself, because I am sure I gained 10 pounds from all the junk I ate. But oh well...