And I will really really really miss Aldi

Those who know me know I love my Aldi. Milk for 1.99; who doesn't love that? The best gourmet food at affordable prices. This is probably the hardest thing to leave. I will just have to go get an an Italian sandwich and then go to Mardens every time I miss Aldi.

Iowa green

I will also miss how green Iowa gets. The best way to demonstrate this is to show a painting by Grant Wood.

I will miss the Grotto of the Redemption

We have brought many relatives to see this amazing monument. Since my Dad is a rock hound, this is the perfect tourist destination. Every time we have visited we are in awe of the brilliance of the stones. Take the time to see the clip.

What I will miss #2

These favorite things are in no particular order. I will just put them up as I think of them. For more years than I can remember, Sunday night has meant one thing: Sound Off on channel 13. It is a sports show. A few weeks ago, Kelsey was still up while Tim was gone and was trying to talk to me during the show. I kept shushing her. She finally asked me what I was doing watching this sports TV show. I laughed and explained that I watch it every week. Mom is full of surprises. Here is a clip. There an even better one but that one may be a little off color. Worth watching though. Here is that URL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBtl4qoZbmk&feature=related

I am going to miss these guys!!!

Bye, Keith. Bye, Andy.

We are leaving my beloved Iowa

Since I last blogged life has made a sudden U-turn. We are going back to Maine. I will be blogging about all the things I will miss. Today we went to see the I-cubs for mother's day. I love this park. It is set between two rivers: the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers. It is great to sit and see the gold dome of the capital in the background. The kids love running through the splash pad, even when it is only 60 degrees out.

Matthew makes his own show

This represents about a year and a half effort.

Lord, help me not to make you one-cheek it.

I know that is an odd prayer, but the stuggle over the stool can be so hard somethimes.