Christmas 2015 {Kansas}

We spent Christmas this {past} year in Kansas and Colorado. It was a long trip but well worth every minute spent road tripping! Goodness we love taking road trips!

First Up on this Christmas Road Trip...Kansas!

As always..A road trip Selfie!!

Our little chauffeur  :)

The first thing this mama and her baby bear did when we arrived was a little pre-Christmas pampering. It's a must. Seriously. We really needed this :)

Then Morgan and I did some shopping. It was a fun little trip.

Grandpa Shank and Tyler spotted deer in the front yard

Morgan making cookies with grandma Shank

We always take a Braums trip!

While we were in Tennessee, Morgan was unable to ride the horses. Her heart was broke. I mean seriously broke. So while her and daddy were on their wagon ride daddy called in a favor to his dad. Who then called in a favor for our little Morgan. Horses! That she could ride! Her heart was full.

Some outdoor play at Grandpa Shanks!

We didn't get many pics while there. Entertainment was at its best... we had a blast as always. The kids adore going to Grandpa and Grandma Shank's house.

We love that we got to see everyone as the kids are getting so big and growing like weeds.


~ Our Shank Family

The Renewal "Reception"

Since Kale and I renewed our vows in West Baden privately we decided to have a little party at Bar Louie when we returned home so that our friends could see us before we hit the road the next day for Christmas Vacation. 

We brought our cake back from West Baden with us so we could cut it for real this time and share it with our closest friends.

We all had dinner and drinks. Ate Cake. Played the "Shoe Game". It was hilarious and so much fun. We are so grateful for our friends!

Left to Right: Brianna, Melissa W, Melissa J, Me and Amanda

Tara and Jack + their kids attended. Melissa and John + their kids attended and our other friends Christine + AJ along were also there.They all just had babies so they were a little busy :)

Cake Cutting was hilarious.

I was surprised that the cake even made it back on a 2 hour trip and the fact that I stacked it all lopsided totally didn't' matter. IT was SO good! So I guess since we have already been married 5 years we eat the top when? I have no idea. The cake top is in our freezer. I've thought about eating it a few times... ha. Does it even matter? Nope. I guess one day when I feel like having some really delicious cake... I'll bust it out :)

This was a great night to remember.

~ Our Shank Family

Thanksgiving Trip 2015 {part 5}

Baby. Bryson. And the first cousins pic! One of the main reasons for our trip was so that our kids could meet each other. 

The pics didn't come out so well, but memories ARE memories :)

Poor Bryson. He's like what the heck is going on?! This kid....lol.

I could not get Ryker to sit still. He had just hit that age of movement. All. The. Time. Bryson was happy. Ryker, he just wanted to play :)

Cuties! I'm glad the kiddos got to meet each other before we took a year off from vacations/road trips. We can't wait to take a trip in 2017 to see everyone again.

~ Our Shank Family