Alexandria weekend

Over MEA, we took a fun trip up to Alexandria to stay in an Airbnb rental with our friends, the Pakiz family.  We had a great time hanging out, playing games, shopping in Alexandria, and enjoying the beautiful weather.  We were spoiled the year before with the old bed and breakfast property with all of the trails for golf-karting and the huge home, but this was a clean, cozy place and it was fun to explore a new area. 

Grandma's 94th birthday

We made a quick trip down to Iowa to celebrate my grandma's 94th birthday in October.  She LOVES campfires, so that was the theme.  It was so fun to spend time with family!

We even got to see baby Emilia who was visiting at Lori's!

 

Confirmation Sunday

Abby was confirmed this fall, alongside a large group of classmates from our church.  We enjoyed celebrating this special day with family!

Lori's retirement

We have known and loved Lori since Abby was almost two and started going to her daycare.  We had to suddenly look for a new daycare, and had visited two others that we didn't love before our appointment with Lori.  When Lori scooped Abby up into her lap and bonded right away, we knew we had found the perfect fit.  The girls went to Lori's up until Abby started 4th grade and Norah started kindergarten.  The girls made so many great memories there!  We celebrated Lori's retirement with the rest of the daycare family this fall.  Lori has touched many lives!