Once we were both up and moving (I was actually up and ready to go before Dad!!) it was off to Slim's for breakfast. Now, for those of you not familiar with Lenox, Slim's is a gas station/convenient store/restaurant. It's an all in one place and a very popular hangout for the locals! Dad loves it because they have a soda fountain with Dr. Pepper! They are also known for their biscuits and gravy so I was excited to try it. As we walked into Slim's we saw Walt (my grandma's brother so my Dad's Uncle) sitting there having coffee. He knew we were in town so he knew Slim's was a good place to try to see us. He joined us for breakfast and we just sat around chatting. It was great to see him!!!
Here is Dad, Walt and me in front of the awesome truck that Walt won a few years ago at the casino. Lucky guy!!!

Now, since I had completed the two things I wanted to do it was time to go have some fun! My Uncle Allen was already there to help Kurt with his farm so it only seemed right that I should also help! Yep, that's right I was ready to do some farm work! See Michelle I can help on the farm too!! I mean I didn't ride on a pig but I was there for work not fun!! : 0 )
Here I am with Uncle Allen releasing the soy beans from the wagon to go through this machine that takes them into the storage silo. That wheel was really tight so it was hard work!!






Here are all those crazy Iowa Brown folks!!!
Once we were done with dinner most of us went back to Aunt Lois and Uncle Shorty's house to play some cards (500 of course). Now, most people know I'm new at this game and still learning. Well, that is not something these cut-throat Iowa Brown Cousins look for in a partner so needless to say no one wanted to play with me! Good thing Ashley was there to play me! Thanks Ashley! : )
For those of you that don't know when my Dad, Uncle Allen and Kurt get together they all do a Tequila shot. It's a Brown boy cousin tradition. Since all three of them where together that evening it means it's time to drink!! See how crazy my Dad is holding the bottle......I think we might have a problem here!!! ; )
Bottom's up boys!!! Did I mention Dad was our driver back to Omaha that night!! Nice huh??
Just kidding it was only one shot!! He perfers Dr. Pepper so no worries!
This trip was short but sweet. I got to see everyone and do everything I wanted to and more!! I would like to thank all my family back in Iowa for making the time for me and Dad. I know it was short notice. It was great to see everyone and I can't wait to see everyone again really soon!! Much love to you all!!

Now, we did the best we could and we won one out of the three games we played so that wasn't too bad. However, I plan to practice over the next year so that when they all come out here for Stacey and Adam's wedding in 2009 I will be ready to kick some butt!!!
They made us do this since we were losers that evening but my "L" stands for Lindsay!! At least that's my story and I'm sticking with it!! : )



This trip was short but sweet. I got to see everyone and do everything I wanted to and more!! I would like to thank all my family back in Iowa for making the time for me and Dad. I know it was short notice. It was great to see everyone and I can't wait to see everyone again really soon!! Much love to you all!!
More to come!
xoxo
5 comments:
You guys made farming look fun. I am glad you got to go back there and see everyone and i am really happy dad got to go with you.
Yep, farming is fun but apparently the weather is not always as great as it was that day. Go figure! : )
Dad and I had a great time....exhausting but well worth it!
You look so cute in a combine! Farm work seems to suit u! My dad looks cute too. Thanks for checking in on him.
Did you eat a bean?
Yes, I do believe farming is in our blood so when I'm done with the corporate world I will return to my farm roots! : )
How were the crickets and grasshoppers? The last time I was there you couldn't even see the ground they were so bad.....gross...anyway, glad you had fun.
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