Thanksgiving in Iowa

It's been a busy week. Jeritt had his ankle operated on, again, to hopefully give him more range of motion. Another Thanksgiving on crutches! This year we traveled to Iowa to Grandma and Papa C's house. We were joined by Aunt Erin, Uncle Martin, Alice, and Uncle Sam (and Dale). It was great to be together and also visit my grandparents. Once we returned home, it was time to transition to Christmas. With snow on the way, we're ready to get festive!

I had my ankle scoped last week so we brought back the scooter. 

Jack was the sweetest helper.  He really wanted to make me dinner. 

We played the game "Match" a lot in bed as I recovered.  It was pretty competitive. 

More "Matching"

Maeve's favorite magazine. 

Maeve and Alice playing over Thanksgiving. 

Ella and Jack with Great Grandma Collins. 

Jack was an avid vacuum helper 

Maeve did not sleep well at night.  She put herself in the car-seat and fell asleep at 11am

She fell back asleep when I let her out. 

Maeve may be addicted to the matching game.  

Jack took quite a few photos with my phone. 

Roller skating!

Maeve didn't feel well on the way back to Chicago

Christmas time. 

Maeve fell asleep in her doll bed!

Alice, Grandma, and Great Grandma. 

Maeve and Uncle Sam

Maeve really loves Dale.

Great Grandma P and Jack.

Maeve pretending to be a puppy.

Back to work at home.

Scooter races.

Winter is Coming

What a difference a week makes! With the drop in temperature, we've been spending a lot more time indoors, and we even saw snow this past weekend in Iowa. We made a quick trip back to visit family, and were able to also attend a high school football game at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, where Jeritt and I met and later married. It was fun to show the kids where it all began!

Maeve enjoyed a rare solo trip to the Children's Museum with her pal, Avery. 

Ella and I dressed like twins. Maeve can't miss an opportunity to get her photo taken. 

All dressed up.

She added a hat.

We made a trip back to Iowa, and Jeritt's high school was playing a state football game at the UNI dome, where we attended college. We had a great time showing the kids where we met and married:)

Snuggles during the football game. 

Ella got bored with football and started reading.

Jack watched train videos.

Maeve was a monkey.

Go cart rides with cousins!

Maeve made Ava her horsey.

Ella got to take home this old hat of Ava's. She's a huge fan and hasn't stopped wearing it since.

Iowa football with Grandpa Al.

Maeve kept Grandpa busy playing.

Farm time with Grandpa Rich.

Cousin breakfast!

On our wedding day, Jeritt and I had our photo taken in this spot. We used to spend a lot of time at the OP in Cedar Falls.

Ella enjoying a kiddie cocktail after the game. 

Back home, we made home made play dough.

Movie time with Mom.

Aunt Jill bought Jack a new dryer vent for his early birthday present. He loves it.