Family Fun in Eastern Iowa Continues (Some More!)

Swisher Fun Days was going on when we were in Eastern Iowa! It was great to be back in Chris' hometown

We stopped by Shelton's

Camden and Chris were in the cornhole tournament

 Chomping away on his bubble gum and blowing bubbles, this kiddo impressed many with his skills!

 Lori and me :)

 Tim, Bailey, and Lori

 A fun Saturday evening with some of the Kasparek cousins at Big Grove

 More cornhole...

Tim, Maddie, Kevin, and Chris

This is what I call a dog pile!

Family Fun in Eastern Iowa Continues

Babi and Pops just moved into their new house in Cedar Rapids a few weeks ago.  They hosted our first Kasparek family dinner there on Thursday night.

Camden, Cole, Babi, Emma, Pops, Bailey

 Playing Molky in the backyard

 Grandma Rose and Casey

 "Would you like to tag Butch Kasparek?" is a question whenever a picture of Chris is posted on Facebook.  I have no idea why! :)

 Lots of love around this table

 Kasparek family picture

 The Kasparek brothers

No trip to Iowa City is complete for me without breakfast at the Hamburg Inn

Camden and his annual grumpy picture at the Old State Capitol.
This still cracks me up every time I see it!

 A big milestone for Emma...she got her ears pierced!
She was finally ready to get them pierced and had an awesome support team :)

 We had a wonderful evening catching up with the Pisarik family. 
20 years ago the Chris duo explored Europe during their summer in Germany with Camp Adventure

Family Fun in Eastern Iowa

Camden & Chris woke up Wednesday morning and ran to their favorite place on earth

Kinnick Stadium

Visiting Babi at work

 The Kasparek kiddos and Floyd

Visiting Grandma Rose

Playing in the fountains in the Ped Mall

 Swimming in the lake near Tim and Lori's house

Adventureland

The amusement park of our childhood was Adventureland and it was high time we took Emma and Camden! Lori and the kids drove over from Iowa City to meet us for a day of fun.

Camden, Cole, and Emma are ready to ride some rides!

Cole's face on the Galleon is priceless!

 Uncle Chris and Bailey on the teacups

 Aunt V and Bailey on the hot air balloons

 Emma and Camden agreed that the Falling Star was their favorite.  

They said they have never heard their dad laugh and scream like he did on this ride. :)

 Ladybug Bailey

 So happy to spend the day with the best mom in the world!

 After a 90 minute wait, we made it on the Raging River

 In line for our first roller coaster, the Outlaw

 Bailey, Lori, and Mom on the Sawmill Splash

 With my love on the Sky Ride

LOVED spending the day having fun with these people!

 Hold on Nana, you've got a crazy bumper car driver!

Bailey's turn to "drive" Emma in her semi truck

Kasparek Kiddo hugs for Bernie Bernard 

 My favorite roller coaster growing up: The Tornado