My sister called a while ago asking if I wanted a trampoline. It was the same size as hers, which is hard to find. Of course I wanted it. The problem was, the mat was ripped due to the snow storm they had in Vegas. The family was upgrading their trampoline, and getting rid of the small one. So my sister picked it up for me and stored it at my dads. I just had to make a trip to pick it up. My dad got the mat replaced for me so they could use it till I got there. So, Jameson and I made a trip. We drove down Thursday morning, the 4th (I know, this post had a long time coming.)

Apparenlty, the grapes J-mo had for breakfast were bad. He threw up just before the Fernley exit, and then again before the second exit. NOT COOL! We still had 7 hours to go and both his blankets smelled horrible. I kept the lesser of two evils out for him to use, and cleaned him up. We made it the rest of the way with no more problems. We got to Grandma’s and Erin and Jeff came to visit (while I washed his carseat). They were heading out of town the next day. They were so nice to come see me, and not make me travel more.

(Don’t mind how we look. We’d been in a car all day.)

Friday, Christina came over with the boys to go swimming. We missed Kayden’s birthday, so we brought his gift. He liked his “Wiggles Ipod” but wasn’t fond of sharing it with J-mo. Then, the boys had some quality cousin playtime.

     

We headed out for a swim, it was kinda windy, but the water was warm. Jameson was a little nervous at first, and Kayden rode Christina across the pool like a horse.

     

Jameson looks like he fell asleep right? Nope. He’s drinking the pool water.

 

This is where Grandma has always been every time we swim. Sitting in a chair by the pool. It doesn’t matter how hot it is, Grandma will sit patiently while we swim. She never complains, or asks if were done yet. I think maybe one time Grandma got in the pool with us when I was very little, but other than that, she sat next to us, watching.

The pool got a little chilly after a while when the wind picked up so we moved to the spa, and Grandma worked on her tan.

             

Kayden was being a great older cousin, and trying to help Jameson dry off. Then we headed to McDonalds, and Jameson took the trip in Drew’s carseat. He was loving it.

 

The boys took full advantage of Grandma’s guest bed. (You see why I need the trampoline.)

   

Saturday morning, Drew tried on some of Jameson’s hats. Then Christina and I hit up the outlets. We found some good deals, and Drew was pretty content the whole time. He finally crashed out as we were headed back to the car.

     

   

Saturday night, Jameson got to play at Grandpa’s.

   

Jameson insist on playing in the baby toys.

 

And wrestling with Grandpa…

   

Jameson found Grandma’s exercise bike. Christina and I used to play on this when grandma baby-sat us. It’s been through all the grandkids, and it’s fun to see my own kid on it.

   

Sunday morning I took Jameson on a trip down memory lane. I drove by the house I lived in till I was about 12. They have kept it very nice looking. They took out half the grass, so when I say I had to mow the lawn growing up, it doesn’t look like so much anymore.

 

I was going to take a picture of my cousin’s house, but the people were outside so I drove one block over and took pictures of the house we built. It’s been landscaped and they enclosed the front door. I drove past it first, because there is another house built there now that wasn’t there last time I went by.

    (Yup, I painted all the vents on that roof)

This was my elementary school we walked to every day unless it was pouring rain. Then my aunt would come pick us up (not even my mom).  They’ve changed the parking lot, and painted, but the trees are still there for the astronauts that died on the Challenger.

   

Then I drove back by my cousins and took a picture for them. The people have painted the house yellow. It took me a minute to figure out what was different.

As I was leaving the cul-de-sac, I ran into another neighbor walking home from church (we lived across from the church.) She said my friend, Jessie, was inside. It was so fun to catch up with her and see her. I haven’t seen her in years.

Then we headed to Jenna’s. Jameson got to play with Gavin, and had a blast.  He was fascinated by Marley when he got to hold her for the pictures. Preston made sure we knew Jameson was not supposed to have the remote, because it wasn’t his. I love seeing Jenna while I’m down there. Not only do our kids play well together, but we can talk like we just live down the street from each other. We don’t get to see each other very often, but it never feels that way when we’re together.

           

We had a good dinner at Christina’s and then I went back to my dad’s to pick up my trampoline. Jameson found the kittens and I’m pretty sure he almost killed them.

   

He would catch one and put it in the kennel. Then turn to catch the other one. While he was trying to catch the second, the first would escape. So he spent about 30 minutes trying to put both cats in the kennel.

 

He was so excited, and didn’t like it when I told him the cats were done playing. We had to wash our hads really well so I wouldn’t  have an allergic reaction to them. Before we left, I got a picture of Jameson with his Grandpa Judd.

 

Monday morning, before we headed home, Jameson took a few pictures with his Great-Grandma Judd.

   

On the way home, I had to take a picture of this restaurant. I think it’s in Mina. There’s signs every where for desert lobster. Yup, this is a boat, they turned into a restaurant. I think it’s hilarious. You can google it and find out more.

We finally got home, and Jameson was so excited to see his dad.We got his trampoline set up and he showed off his skills.

 

It was well worth the trip. We had a fun time, and Jameson loves his trampoline.