Family Trip part 2: Nebraska

After leaving our friends in South Dakota we continued our journey to Omaha. We were able to spend some quality time with my brother Dustin & Heather and their little ones Brogan & Parker.  While we were there two of my former coworkers from the Children's Hospital came over with each of their youngest kids for a wild playdate. Oh how I wish I still worked with them - I miss you girls dearly!

Reese and Oscar became quick friends. They sat like this with these funny expressions for the longest time.

Lainey was soooo happy after eating Aunt Heather's raviolis
 Nice work Oscar

Our niece Parker, who is always smiling

We finally made our way to my parents' house where we stayed for the remainder of the trip... and things got even cozier as we joined my other brother Tony, Katie and their little guy Sam. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving and early Christmas together. The last holiday we all spent together Sam was the only grandbaby... 3 years laster there are 6!
Willie Grace waving hi on Thanksgiving

 
Oscar is picking up on his cousins love for trains

Lainey is obsessed with putting her finger through things so my Aunt Judy thought we should give her black olives... sure enough...

Willie Grace will climb onto and into anything she can 

The cold weather was a little tough on Oscar's cheeks

Christmas fun in stripes and polka dots 

To end our trip we celebrated my parents' 40th wedding anniversary with a party full of family and dear friends.
Silly man Sam all ready for the party

My fabulous Broekemeier cousins with the trio
Finally meeting their Great Grandma Della Mae
Cheers to Mike and Mary for many more years of happy togetherness!