The Vest Family: 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.