Two weeks from yesterday, our little girl will start preschool. It's hard to believe that she's old enough to start school already. She is very excited and we did some school clothes shopping this weekend and she was very excited!
Friday afternoon, we all headed to Williamsburg, Iowa, to do some shopping. New shoes for Charles, new shirts, shorts & capris for the girls, new pair of pants, cardigan, polo & blouse for me! Woo-hoo! Great sales!
Then we made our way to Dubuque to celebrate with my aunt & Godmother, Renae, on making her Final Vows to the Sisters of Saint Francis of the Holy Family. A candlelight prayer service on Friday night was Ella's highlight followed by a bar-like reception: Lemonade, beer, wine, meat & cheese, peanuts, pretzels -- yum!!!
Saturday morning we took a little walk on a trail along the Mississippi River before heading back to the hotel to get ready for the Final Vows celebration. What a beautiful and moving service followed by a beautiful reception. Lots of friends & family were present and a lot of fun was had.
Then we headed back to Des Moines, but not before a stop at one of our favorite restaurants - Hickory Park in Ames. Both girls were phenomoially behaved and the food was delish. We ordered plenty, so we could have leftovers for at least a few meals.
Ella & Lexi both seem to be doing well following their illnesses, although Lexi still isn't eating all that well, but she still had wet & dirty diapers, so things are working well. Over the weekend, she got to experience her first REAL table food - mashed potatoes, cookies & some noodles. She's getting to be such a big girl - she'll officially be 9 months old already on Thursday.
I love my family!!
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