missing Jas? Yes....Lonely? NO!

So we are HOME... and it feels great! We flew in to Minneapolis last week, and stayed at my parents for one night before making our way back to Des Moines. We always spend mornings at my parents out on the deck reading, eating, drinking coffee, bird watching and soaking up the sun. Here is my mom with Ava, walking the deck......

I DREAD the drive to and from MN. because Ava is no longer my teeny tiny sleeping babe....She's my crazy, do everything, try to get everything, constantly moving, wild girl! And I love that about her, but it's really exhausting, and really not fun on long car rides when it's just her and I...Anyway, I had a lovely surprise that my sister would be coming along and staying with me for the week. Hooray! I adore my sister. She is the most beautiful, most passionate, most wonderful sister in the entire world and we had a delightful week together. Miss you Han'

later in the week, Hannah's dearest friends, Meghan, Sarah, and Matt...drove down with my momma and spend the weekend with us. They really are like family to me, and I was so happy to have them in my home. I spend the first 9 years of my life praying everyday for a little sister, and I got one! but who knew I would get three!!!:)

We had a great time eating out, listening to live music at Java Joe's, watching "The Office" and playing music together...they truly are some of my most favorite people in the world.

Matt & Hannah...doing what they do

Meghs and I at Java Joe's

Grammy love...

Ava & I at Jordan Creek....Me showing off my new shoes! Aren't they rad?!! Thank you mom!!!

Happy happy after cheesecake factory

My heart is so full, I am so blessed