Life in the Girls’ Dorm

We went to Iowa this weekend. We left Chicago on Thursday afternoon and returned today. We were busy from the minute we left town, but it was so good.
Thursday night we spent time with old friends catching up. It was such a comfort to be with friends who know us deeply and care about us just as deeply.
Friday night we celebrated my nephew Jacob’s 6th birthday. I cannot believe what a kind, wonderful boy he is. We ate good food at my Mom and Dad’s house, and enjoyed some much needed laughter.
Saturday we met up with Brandon’s side of the family to celebrate Easter and have a bridal shower for his sister who will be married in two weeks! We got to spend some time with our three sweet nephews who are growing so fast! Lucy was glad to see us and we were glad to see her! I don’t have any pictures from this weekend since I forgot my camera. Bummer. It was not exactly a restful weekend, but it was full of time with people that we love dearly.
Happy Easter!

I hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas. We had a great time. My parents came to Chicago to spend the holiday with us. We were really busy the entire time, but it was so much fun. It was a perfect time of eating good food, seeing Chicago, shoppping, playing games, and laughing.

We also spent some time with my sister, Allison, and her family. We got to attend my nephew’s Christmas performance at his school. We had a really fun time with Allison’s family. Her kids make us laugh so hard. I got my hair highlighted while visiting them, so I am no longer a brunette…I am so happy to be blonde again. We went on a double date and had so much fun catching up with Ty and Alli.

Before heading to see my sister, we spent time with Brandon’s family. We celebrated Christmas with the Mick’s. Christmas was extra special this year due to three new babies! It was so fun to be around our nephews who are 6 mo. and 9 mo.

After a few quiet days in Chicago we leave again tomorrow to head to Des Moines for two weddings.