It's definitely NOT heaven, but yes, it is Iowa. We are finally here after our horrific 18 hour drive. I'll spare you all the dirty details, but it did involve a hotel light bulb with poop rubbed all over it, Brooklyn locking herself in the car at the hotel parking lot, and our portable DVD player malfunctioning 10 minutes into the drive. But at least we got here in one piece!
Iowa Positives:1.)The complex we live in has 2 playgrounds, a pool, and a fitness room.
2.)Shopping! Shopping! Shopping! We have a HUGE mall about 3 minutes from our house that includes everything from Forever 21 to Pottery Barn. There's also a Super Target, Super Walmart, Kohls, TJ Max, and too many great restaurants to list.
3.)We were invited over to dinner to two different families within the first 45 minutes of entering the state. (A.K.A. The people here are really great.)
4.)Brooklyn's new "boyfriend" Drew is the sweetest boy (and our next-door neighbor)!
Iowa Negatives:1.)We miss our family and friends! It's hard to make new friends here when you know you already found the best people in the world!
2.)I killed (this is not a joke) 12 spiders the first day we were here! And the trend has continued every day since.
3.)I want a Snowasis! Getting one every day this summer and then trying to quit cold turkey was a bad idea!! (only Rexburgians will truly feel my pain.)
Today was Luke's "White Coat Ceremony" and apparently it's a pretty big thing. It was kind of like a reverse graduation because they had speakers and then they called everyone's name one at a time and they walked across the stage, received a pin, and shook hands with a bunch of important people. I was half expecting everyone to throw their caps in the air at the end. It was long and boring but Luke looks so official (and I'll be honest - also very sexy) in his new sparkly white coat. :)
This year's model.
Extension - (they were free.)
Yes, Becca's hair is beautiful, but you're supposed to be looking at mine. :)
Brooklyn loves to do everything her mommy does and Aubrey loves to do everything Brooklyn does. So, while I was painting my toes, Brooklyn came over and wanted to paint hers to. Now, for any of you who know Brooklyn, giving her anything colorful and permanent would lead to disaster. So, thinking very quickly on my feet, I got Brooklyn her own "clear" (aka. water) toe nail polish. A few minutes later, I come into the room, and Brooklyn had Aubrey sitting down in front of her (just like how I have Brooklyn sit in front of me) and she's painting her toes! They were both having so much fun - it was just one of those moments where the stress of being a mom becomes all worth it.
Three years ago today I married the man of my dreams. We both agree that it seems about twice that long (but in a good way). Unfortunately, we did nothing to celebrate it except attend a picnic at DMU, but at least it was a step up from last year (which sadly, included icecream at McDonalds - seriously). Marrying him was the best decision I ever made. I love you Luke!
