Ames, Iowa

It had been waaaay too long since we all five of us went to Ames together. Embarrassingly too long. It was a quick three days but we really did have a great visit. The kids had a ball with their cousins -- Will and Henry were absolutely inseparable which was awesome to see.

Probably the highlight of Matt's trip -- seeing this as we came into town

Matt took Viv and Claira out and about town...

...two peas in a pod...

A trip to Ames is never complete without a trip down (Matt's) memory lane

Go Cyclones!!

July 4th at the Ledges State Park. 

Matt took the boys canoeing and Elayna and I 

sat and watched the girls do this for hours.

So much fun!

No man trip (or day) is ever complete without a jump

The Hanson/Ropp men

Grandma and Grandpa with their two oldest grand boys. 

Next up...

Aurora, Colorado