Christmas in Iowa

Like many people, our Christmas centered around the weather.

We thankfully made it everywhere (slowly and sometimes white-nuckled in white out conditions) except to Steve's grandpa's in Algona.

It was a whirlwind trip, but we got to spend some time with both of our families.

And Steve got to skin a deer with his dad and brother. Now that's Christmas...

Family Beware

And that's not all of them.

I have no idea how after these presents are loaded in our small car; our luggage and us are going to fit for our "Tour De Iowa".

It may be a close to the dash board kind of ride.

3rd Wedding Anniversary

Steve and I had our 3rd wedding anniversary yesterday on 12/2. It's hard to believe it's been three years since our wedding.

We celebrated with my mom, Ann and the boys by Steve grilling steaks outside during a very chilly night and watching an animated Christmas special!

Boo!

San Fran: Sunday

Alcatraz

Cable car

Napa: Saturday

Napa Wine Tasting: Friday

Jackson Paul

Congratulations to my best friend, Jacque, and Jason on the birth of their son, Jackson Paul, on 9/25.

I can't wait to visit Raleigh and meet him!

San Fran/Napa: Thursday

Last Thursday through Monday was spent in San Fran and Napa celebrating the wedding of our friends' Michelle and David!

On Thursday we flew in and spent the afternoon in San Fran before heading up to wine country.


Jen and I in front of our fav Pier 23.


Steve and Alcatraz in the background.


Steve and his oysters at Pearl in Napa.

The Jens and me at Pearl.

Finn

Congratulations to our friends, Joe and Angie, on the birth of their son Finn!

Farmageddon

Two weekends ago our alma mater played K-State at Arrowhead. It was a cold but extremely fun weekend with many college friends we hadn't seen in a long time...

Here are just a few of the many photos from the weekend.

Parenting Sick

I don't know how parents "parent" when they are under the weather; especially solo.

I love watching my nephews. And I got to watch them Saturday night! Unfortunately I wasn't feeling 100%, and while they were a breeze (really, they were), it's hard work watching children while not feeling well...and Steve was there with me the majority of the time.

So as always, kudos to every parent out there!

Our Weekend

We had one of those quasi-quiet but busy weekends.

Friday night we enjoyed sushi at the sushi bar at Jun's in Prairie Village. Steve loves to sit there and watch them make sushi. It's kind of like a child (or Steve) watching cartoons.

On Saturday Steve did what seemed like a million things to the house both outside and inside. I would repeat them but I can't remember them all. I, on the other hand, looked for a dress for the upcoming Napa wedding.

Saturday night was spent with friends celebrating the couples baby shower for our friends Joe and Angie. It was a really fun night!

Sunday was more work for Steve. And I still looked for a dress... My parents are here watching the boys so we grilled out and watched cartoons (that, again, Steve enjoyed).

And that's all they wrote...

First Football Game

Last weekend we treked through a lot of traffic and construction to Iowa City for the Iowa/UNI football game with our family and friends.

Ann and baby Evan post-game!

Nate and Jack taking a rare break from playing.

Wendy and me.

Steve's amazing food...and then some.

Wigs!

On Saturday was my close friend Michelle's bridal shower and bachelorette party.


The Ad Club Bomb Squad at the shower. Allison, me, Michelle and Jen.

Our bachelorette party wigs!

The beautiful bachelorette and me.

Holy wigs everywhere!