Iowa

Our next day's drive was so much shorter, we took advantage and didn't leave until 10 am. Our stop: Iowa City to spend time with Carl's cousin Bob, wife Beth, and kids C (10.5) and J (7.5). J is 2 weeks older than Erik. Anders was enamored, as he had "real" light sabers and other things for "fightish" play, as Anders deemed it.

We enjoyed our stay with them, staying for 3 nights in order to spend time with them as they were still in school. We mostly went to the park and relaxed during the day.





In California, I had not taken a single picture of blossoming spring, as I was too busy with moving preparations. So it was nice to get to Iowa City and find spring still in full bloom.




CeeCee trying to figure out how to blow the dandelion


The kids loved having me take their picture with Carl while on the tire swing. We had many variations.










Anders showing off his almost-ready-to-fall tooth


Erik also with a loose tooth, but not as obvious




Erik played a new favorite game while we were there: Life.