So when most people think of spring break, they think of Arizona, Florida, Hawaii, Texas, etc. Nope, not the Freeman's! Although we did head south a little ways, the kids and I ended up in Washington Kansas, population 1,200 for spring break. The crazier part to the story is we met up with our dear friends the St. Clair's ( who actually live in Phoenix) for part of the week. They were going to be in middle America picking up the newest member of their family, Aspen, a 2 year old yellow lab! So, the kids and I took the opportunity to meet up with them and hang out a couple of days! It was so amazing to see them and their kids, Ellie (7) TJ (6) and Owen(3).I got to hang out with Kirsty for her 40th birthday in Breckenridge a few years back, but hadn't seen her husband Chris or the kids since before Claire was born. So we jumped at this opportunity to see them! Now for those of you who know nothing about Washington, Kansas, it is actually a pretty cool town with amazing hospitality. I felt right at home in this "spot in road".
Washington is home to KSDS (Kansas Specialty Dog Service) Munchkinland Park (built in honor of the mayor of Munchkinland from the Wizard of Oz) and also, the best part, one of the 8 wonders of Kansas, MarCon Pies! We toured the pie factory, well actually more like a pie garage, that employees 14 people who make 500 pies a day! All from scratch! We got a free sample at the end of our tour (peach pie) and feasted earlier in the week on chocolate peanut butter cream pie to celebrate my birthday! YUM YUM!
The kiddos at Munckinland Park..notice the dusting of snow on the ground? The St. Clair kids were gaga over the snow, Freeman's not so much!
We are so thankful we got to spend time catching up with our very special friends! Miss ya already!
