Chloe catching up on her snuggle time with Tyler at the end of the night.
Birthday weekend was a blast!!! We headed to Ankeny to celebrate Chloe (2nd) and Grandpa's (58) birthdays. We had a fantastic weekend spending it with our family. Food, fun, and an ISU victory over Texas. What more could you ask for?

Our cousin,Zach, came over from the Heelan side. He offered his condolences and chatted with Tyler for part of the game.
Tyler rode with Scott and Charlie to Sioux City for the last football game of the season. With the help of Tyler's GPS on his phone they made it to the field on time and safe:)

Tradition has it that after every football game we eat out with the Krier's. We've had a blast all season long going out with them. Here is Tyler with their sons Aaron and Anthony.

Tyler holding his nephew, Ah'trell.

Today we went to Omaha to visit Lauren and meet my new grandson. We had a wonderful breakfast with Lauren catching up with her before she headed to work. It's sort of weird to think. Me. A Grandma. If you would've asked me 18 years ago what I'd be doing today I wouldn't have dreamed I'd be buying my son basketball shoes for high school while holding my grandson. But,then again I can. You see I learned from the best. I have a great set of parents who have supported and loved me all my life. So as I shop with Tyler and Ah'trell I really am just doing what parents and grandparents do. Just like my parents taught me.

Today 5 of us from work went to Peterson, IA for their annual "Hiney winery festival." Different wineries from across IA gathered for a day of wine tasting. Vendors were also there with hemp brownies(they are delicious, organic and very high in omega 3s.), smoked meat, and homemade breads. I brought home for Tyler an apple from the local orchard that was dipped in homemade caramel. I also bought a bottle of wine to share with the ladies of my family;)After wards, we went to the Heritage Preservation Center. O'Brien County collects all their road kill and dumps it in a field at once. All the sudden the birds start flocking in. It is unbelievable to watch. They also held a bison burger picnic. Also in town was the A.R.T.(Artisan Road Trip) where we went to people's houses and looked at their art for sale. It was a fantastic afternoon with my friends. Thanks Steve for spending the day with Tyler.

Day 5: Spirit Day

Friday they had an 11:30 dismissal. The parade was in the afternoon. I didn't get a picture of the float they worked on Thursday night. By time I realized it was the freshman float it was already by. Student Council members then had to set up for the dance. The game was horrible. We got smoked 43-6. The dance was the highlight of the week. Tyler had a good time. Afterwards, they ate at the Pantry. All in all a busy fun homecoming week.