Last Thursday, we loaded the car and headed out to Leoti, Kansas, about a five hour drive west from my parents' home in Emporia, Kansas. Nathanael traveled amazingly well again and was marvelously cheery when we arrived in Leoti. This trip was significant for many reasons. Firstly, it was Nathanael's first long car trip (6-7 hours?) and first time sleeping in his pack 'n play at night. He was wonderful with both! Secondly, Nathanael was able to meet his Great Grandpa and Grandma Wiles, many cousins, his Great Aunt Ann (his bear maker), and Great Uncle Larry (a few pictures below). Thirdly, Nathanael had his first experience at the Wichita County Fair, a significant piece of my childhood memories (unfortunately, he won't remember it yet). And finally, my Uncle Larry drove in with the family's 1924 Ford Model T which he had restored, and he and my Grandpa drove it in the county fair.
Check out his blog here for details on the restoration.
Four generations of Wiles
Love from Great Grandma
Nathanael meets the pigs
and the sheep
Grandpa and Grandma with Nathanael while Dad & Mom rode a carnival ride
Great Grandpa and Great Uncle Larry with the Model T
2 comments:
I didn't know your parents were in Emporia! We have family in Emporia! And we used to live in Wichita so this post was very fun to read. and YAY for great-grandmas!
love love love the last pic of you and Nathanael.
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