Short but sweet

This past weekend I took our oldest, Michaela, to visit family and friends in Iowa. Yep that snow riden state, one of the many who have gotten more snow then they know what to do with. So Friday early afternoon we boarded our plane and off we went to find the snow!!! Our flight was uneventful and as soon as Michaela could see snow she couldn't stop talking about it. After waiting for our bag we step outside into the wintery weather and what does Michaela do first? The only thing any child would do, throw a snowball!

On Sat Michaela spent most of the day planning outside in the snow! My BIL (Mike) took his girls and Michaela sleding. They had a blast spent about an hour before Lily was getting cold. Once they got some fule into them (Lunch) they went back outside to play some more. This time the felt a snowman was in order. Now that is one tall snowman, its believed to be 6.5feet tall. For Michaela I think this had to have been the best part of the trip. Don't get me wrong she loved seeing everyone and spending time with them. But she is an Iowa girl, loves the winter and snow. If it was her choice we'd live where she could play in the snow and ski all year!! After all this playing we were lucky enough to have dinner with our good friends Michael and Emma (of course their mom too Sara). The kids had fun talking playing with cell phones and of course drawing. We have missed this family so much as our kids are just months differnt in ages.

Sat night we had another girls night, ok so I admit we had some guys there too but to me its still a girls night! I loved seeing everyone and wished more could have joined us (next time girls you know who you are!!).

Me, Alisa and Michelle

Jeremy and I

Mandi, Angie, Me and Amber

You can never go anywhere and not meet 2 guys like this!

Sunday for lunch I went out with family (yes Angie you are family too!!) We had a great lunch despit some of us not getting much sleep.

Aunt Amber, Me, Kolby, Michaela, Mike and Angie

Uncle Travis, Michaela and Uncle Tim

On Sunday we had a birthday party for Maya who will trun 7yrs this month. We went to dinner to celebrate. And then it was back to my SIL's house to watch the super bowl, you didn't think I'd miss all of the game now do you?

Before leaving Iowa on Monday Michaela just had to write her name in snow. I am sure I will hear her asking again and again when she can go back.

Going to the airport to head home

Thank you again to all my family and friends! You truely do make my visits so much fun. I can't wait till I am able to visit again. Hoping to make it another short but sweet visit!