Katie's Bridal Shower and Bachelorette Party Weekend

This past Friday, I spent part of the day working on freelance stuff and packing while Grandpa and Grandma Vest took Addison to story time at the library. During this time, Addison also learned how to push the button on her four-wheeler to make it move. Right now she mostly makes small shaky advances, but I’m sure by the end of the summer she’ll be zooming around the yard. We went back to Dyersville for the weekend for my cousin Katie M.’s bridal shower and bachelorette party. We went home Friday night to go out for dinner for Mom’s birthday. We stayed at the Comfort Inn in Dyersville, which gave Addison a chance to go swimming (in the whirlpool tub). She loves water, as long as it's not a bath!

Saturday Chris wasn't feeling well, so he slept while Addison and I went to the bridal shower. It was so great to see some of my aunts and cousins who I haven’t seen in almost 8 months. After the bridal shower I went with Sarah up to their store in New Vienna to see their new addition, and pick up some delicious turkey and dressing! Addison and I "went swimming" again once I got back. After we got done swimming, I got ready to go to Katie’s bachelorette party. Grandma Knepper played with Addision while Chris rested, because he still wasn't feeling good. We ate at Star in Dubuque (which is the old Star Brewery) and had a great time!

Sunday we headed back to Ankeny, but not with out a stop in Williamsburg at the outlet mall. We then spent the rest of the day relaxing and catching up from being gone for the weekend.

Addison with Great Grandma Knepper

Aunt Katie and Addison

Aunt Sarah and Addison

Aunt Dana and Addison

Addison playing with Delila

Daddy's Back!

Last weekend (March 18-20) Chris came back from California late Friday night/ early Saturday morning, and my cousin Sarah and her family came down on Saturday. We took a couple hours to take pictures of their 3 ½ year old Noah, 1 year old Ian and their family together. We took our time as my cousin Katie C. and her husband came over and had lunch with us, and we took lots of little breaks to give the kids a chance to re-focus.

Addison enjoyed “talking” with Ian and watching Noah play. Lexi has totally adjusted to Addison and she had no problem with Ian but she’s still a little afraid of “older” little kids.

After we finished up with pictures, and Addison and Chris finished their nap, the girls went to the mall, while the boys stayed back at the house and watched movies and read books.

I really enjoyed seeing my family, as it had been a while since we’d been home and since Katie, Sarah and I have been able to hang out.

Sunday we had to run Chris’ computer from his trip back to the office. We then did a few errands and spent the rest of the day relaxing at home and spending time with just the three of us! We had a fun weekend, and Addison and I are glad to have Chris home.

Just Us Girls

Last week Chris was in California for a training on turbine/combustion engines. We were all sad to see him go...

(Addison hiding in his suitcase, trying to go with.)

Chris had a great time with the beautiful weather and scenery. He also learned a thing or two from his class.

(At the Ferrari and Maserati dealership.)

While Daddy was having fun in the sun California style, we were having fun at home with pajama parties...

walking outside,


and having fun in the bathtub!