Rachel’s parents are visiting Iowa for the first time since we moved here. Her dad fixed two of my doors that wouldn’t shut properly and then helped me replace a part in the toilet so I didn’t have to pay $500 to the plumber. Today we went to a car show in Panora.

Grandma

I lost my Grandma this past week. She had Alzheimer’s and it’s not completely shocking, but also thought I’d have more time with her. I went to see her over my lunch, then went back to be with my family later in the day. About 30 minutes after I left my mom called to tell me she had passed away.

Before I moved to Michigan, my office was right by her house and I’d go over often to have lunch with her and my grandpa. It was fun to hear them talk, give advice and just get to be with her. I’ve been going through some old photos and videos and these are some l’m so glad I have.

My parents watched the boys so Rachel and I could go to Amana colonies for an early birthday day trip.

The last time I waited in line was when the Nintendo GameCube came out. Excited for my son to get tomorrow.

Enjoy being back in Iowa. I needed to go to the store for some groceries, but didn’t want to drive so I called my Dad and he was at my house in five minutes.

Clifford’s been loving the brew house. Since it’s an open concept, he isn’t stuck in the kitchen like the last place.