Trip To Iowa

Chloe and I went to IA on our first flight on the 11th. It was a success with only a little crying because it became nap time during take off. Brigett and Tyler were there to pick us up and drive back to Storm Lake. We were able to spend time with Grandma and Grandpa Smith and the Peterson's on Wednesday as well. We were greeted by Grandma Kneifl when we got to Brigett's house. She took Thursday off to spend the day with us!

On Thursday Brigett made amazing apple pie french toast for breakfast. We also had a home cooked lunch, Brig is a great cook. Then she treated me to a mani and pedi at her salon. G'ma watched Chloe and kept her entertained. We picked up T-man from school and he got to spend time with his cousin.

Friday we spent some time with G'ma Smith visiting her at her office. She might have needed to stay late because we took up lots of time and work came in second:) Then T-man had a half day of school so G'ma and G'pa Smith treated us to lunch at Martinis. We headed to Sioux City after lunch. We did some shopping and then went to G'ma and G'pa Kneifl's home.

Saturday we were greeted by Uncle Richard and then Great Aunt Sherry and Great Uncle Merlin. It was awesome to see so much family. There was lots of good eats.

Sunday everyone had to go back home for the start of a new work week. And G'pa had to return to driving on Monday as well. That left G'ma, Chloe and I some well needed bonding time. We went shopping on Monday and out to lunch. Tuesday G'ma treated me to lunch then an hour massage. I really got pampered! Chloe was loved so much by all of her family. G'ma took us back to the airport and we were then greeted by daddy in the Denver airport. He missed us and we missed him. The flight back was good too. A few dirty diapers in that tiny bathroom was interesting:)

Thank you to all our family for making time to see us, traveling to see us, making tons of food to feed us, helping with the care of Chloe, including diapers, baths, getting dressed, playing, napping and entertained while I got ready. You all do so much for us and we always feel loved when we spend time with family.