Monday, July 5, 2010

Missouri Gibbs Family

For the 4th of July weekend we decided to take a trip to Missouri to see relatives on my Dad's side of the family. We are so glad we did! We had a really great, relaxing trip. It was so nice to see everyone again.

Grandpa, Anna, and Sweedy

We stayed with my dad's brother, Scott, and his wife, Vanette (in the picture above). They were such great hosts. We loved staying with them. I told Uncle Scotty that I was sorry that I was staring at him all the time. He had so many mannerisms and things that he would say and do that reminded me of my dad. It made me realize how much I missed my dad. Also, in this picture is my cousin Alex, his wife Kristen, and their daughter Addison who is exactly one year older than Claire. One afternoon we met them at the local lake and did some swimming. The little ones love the water.
I love my Grandpa! I love his smile and his laugh!

My Dad's sister, Annie, moved from CA to Missouri into Grandpa and Grandma's old house. It was fun to see her and Uncle Joe and meet Sarah's new husband, Corey, and their son CJ.

We have a picture of me and my siblings playing with this fountain at Grandpa and Grandma's house when we were young, so we had to get one with Anna doing the same thing.

The St. Louis arch on our drive back home. This was my first time to see the arch.

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