September's Steps

 Howdy folks :)

September's Steps found us in Kansas for a couple more weeks, then we returned back home to TX to hit a full week of school for the boys and Jason traveling some for work.  It has been a whirlwind the past couple of weeks.  There are many things that didn't get caught on photo in Kansas or after we were back.  I haven't done as great getting pics of things with a little babe.  We loved connecting with friends and family and nothing is forgotten even if a pic didn't get snapped ;)  We loved everything in these pics plus bike ride/walks with family, b-day lunches, helping pick pumpkins, a farm 'picnic', meals, coffee drinks, talks, etc...here are the continued pics of September's Steps...

...Keanna meeting some of the Kansas family for the first time...

...roller skating for the first time for this girl at Sycamore Springs(a beautiful place) during the Rokey Reunion...

...love this roller skating rink!...

...lots of childhood memories of roller skating here...

...one of our most favorite places to relax, explore and enjoy nature in Kansas...

...we call it Slate Creek...many, many memories in this place...

...this trip it was enjoyed again with Papa...

...our favorite zoo, the Omaha Zoo, with G'ma Rokey...

...we used to go twice a year when we lived in Kansas with a stop at Ted and Wally's ice cream place afterwards, so a stop had to be made at Ted and Wally's after a day at the zoo :)...

...this zoo is literally one of the best!!!...

...the water world floating, rotating ball...

...the aquarium tunnel...

...sky ride over the zoo...great view of the cheetahs, rhinos, elephants...

...feeding and petting the sting rays...

...the carousel and this gals favorite part :)...

...first day of school for these two young men...

...the school set-up at the first place we stayed...

...a fun baby gift...cute outfits, a rejuvenating face mask, and the cutest handmade baby card ever...

...little sister LOVES when big sister 'reads' to her :)...

...enjoying some swimming at the Kusler reunion...

...this little gal not minding some of her cousins holding her at the Kusler reunion...

...ah, Kansas country road walks in the beauty of the evenings...I will never tire of walking down Kansas country roads...enjoying this walk with some family :)...

...wild Kansas sunflowers...roadside beauty...

...see the butterfly on the sunflower in the back...

...Janessa spent schooling on the road this trip to Kansas, but had two days off for Labor day...she enjoyed spending one of her mornings with an aunt and younger cousin out at Papa's pond...

...Keanna spending time with Papa and Ma and LOVIN' the doggy, lol :)...

...Jason had to work from the road this trip...these were some kittens at the second place we stayed, that enjoyed curling up on his lap while he was on meetings over the phone :)...

...our two young man-cubs and a cousin went camping overnight...

...here they are sighted heading back in...

...great memories made...

...another country road walk...

...this one got a little hot, as it was in the middle of the afternoon ;)...

...and ahhhhhh, FINALLY this one is traveling peacefully!!!  This little gal did NOT travel well...it will be a while before I feel I will be game to head out on a road trip with her again...

...back home in Texas and pretty thrilled to be getting back into a routine...

...nighttime snuggles...

...a few fall decorations, now the Texas weather just needs to take the hint, lol :)...

...thank-you to G'ma and G'pa Rokey for early B-day gifts...

...our anniversary week, found Jason traveling for work that week, but he went above and beyond and surprised me that week with a bouquet one day and a few other treats dropped off by friends to make the week special...I am truly blessed to be this man's wife...

...this little gal getting into big sister's dollhouse and Calico Critter collection...

...I think she is pleased with herself, lol :)...

...trying on winter hat options, and this little one thought it quite funny :D...

...we alternate a weekly family time of each member of the family choosing something they'd like to do for an hour or two, everyone else has to participate whether it is liked or not...our oldest chose to work on the fort he is building...it was a fun evening...

...the dogs joining us...

...Mittens, the cat, joining us...

...Keanna loved this addition to the fort building, lol;)...

...LOL, and the steer, Archie, joining us, but getting into things and not behaving and getting chased away, but coming right back, LOL :)...

...Oh, and the littlest one has started crawling slowly and is getting better every day!  Here she came across Janessa's cat, Dodger, and was SO excited much to the cat's dismay!!  He didn't stick around long after this picture.  He decided it was rather dangerous with little grabbing hands and excited shrieks, lol :D...

...as a joint birthday surprise for our two young guys, Jason took them and friends to iFly in Austin...what a fun surprise...

...waiting to get ready...

...suiting up...

...ready to go...

...into the flying chamber...

...they are still smiling :)...

...Time!  WHY does it fly by SO fast?!  Celebrating this man-cub's 14th birthday!  He can sometimes drive us crazy but we love him fiercely all the more!  He is such a blessing to our family crew and thank God for placing him in our family circle and to do life with...we love you, young man...

Blessings and love to all! 

See you around :)