Visit to Virginia

We just got back from a trip to Virginia for my little sister Jaci's wedding. While we were there we threw in a few other activities. We hung out with all the Decker's and some of Kyle's family too. We went to Franklin Farm, a couple parks, hit Chuck E Cheese, played a little miniature golf, went downtown to DC, went swimming in our old neighborhood, and to top it all off had ice cream our last night there in celebration of several family birthday's. And in the middle of this we had a beautiful wedding. We were sad to leave, it was great to be in Virginia again, and Dayton was in heaven with all his cousins, (always someone to play with). But we are glad to be home and have been catching up on some much needed sleep!


These are some of Dayton's friends (cousins) that he played with every chance he got. Kaden (2) and Marae (4). This is them walking to the park.

Dayton swinging at the park, only giving me a smile so I would push him.

Here is Jared, Grandma Jody and Papa Mike hanging out with the Decker's at the park. They drove down from NY for the weekend and we had so much fun!

Kyle and I took Cache and Amy on in trying to knock the other couple off while trying to stay on. I was the first one off almost every time. (And have the bruises to show it)!

Grandpa Bill came to visit, also from NY, and met Camrie for the first time. We had a great time together and Kyle & Dayton had a sleep-over with him at his hotel.

Chuck E Cheese is not just for little kids, but big kids too.

To be honest with you I think Dayton won this game!

Dayton and cousin Gracy don't let being little stop them from playing games, they just make their own rules! They hung out pretty much the whole night playing games. They had no idea how to play, but they seemed to have a good time. Here they are playing ski ball, but they could not throw the ball hard enough so they walked it up instead.

This is called "The Awakening". My family would go see him all the time and climb all over him so we thought it would be fun to take our families there. And it was fun, but it was soooo hot.

I can not express how hot the metal was, but Dayton was really good about letting us take some pictures.

Here are all the grandkids on the face of the man, and they were not thrilled to be in this picture. Especially when there were at least 7 of us taking pictures. There were even people we did not know taking pictures. But they sat there till we were done and then they all jumped off.

Here we are at the National History Museum in downtown DC. There were tons of animals there, but Dayton liked the dinosaurs best. We wanted to put Dayton inside his mouth and get a picture but Kyle was not quite tall enough.


Here we are a the Nationals game in there new stadium. It was awesome and a good game to be at. Sadly we left after the 9th to beat traffic and missed the cardinals tying runs and the game going into extra innings but then the Nat's won it with a walk-off home run in the 10th. That would have been fun to see but we still has a good time and it is a great new stadium.

Here is their number 1 fan! Camrie was ready for her first game.

There is only one word to describe these three and that is trouble. Thank goodness we had our own section because all these three did was jump up and down these stairs.

The Eagle came over to say hi and all the kids ran to him for hugs. (My guess is it was there favorite part).

Just after the wedding we took some pictures. Here is the bride and groom (Jaci and Mitch) and all the nieces and nephews dressed in there best for the wedding.

Here is the Decker group. We are now up to 37 and we were all there.

All 5 married couples in the Decker family had baby girls a few months ago all with in 4 months and here they are in matching dresses for the wedding. (This trip was the first time all 5 babies were together, it was a lot of fun).

Kim & Tayla, Kristen & Emery, Jamie & Bekah, Me & Camrie, and Amy & McKell)

Again here is trouble, but at this moment these two were dancing. But don't be fooled for just moments before they were taking turns marching on the back of the brides dress while she was dancing with her dad and thought it was so funny.

The 5 babies again with Papa and Nana Decker.

Camrie went to the pool for the first time

She spent more time out of the water then in, but she looks cute in her new bathing suit!

Here is Uncle Brady taking care of all the kids. We felt okay with this because he does not have any kids and a little practice never hurt.

Dayton showing off his moves, ( but don't be decieved he is just in the baby pool)!

And for our last night in VA we all got together for a little ice cream that was much enjoyed.