Meals from the Heartland

Today we participated in Meals from the Heartland’s Annual Hunger Fight. Every year they host a weekend of meal packaging and we have been there since almost the beginning. Andrew tells me that this is his 6th year. Nate also volunteers at an even higher level, helping manage the floor.

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Morning Nap

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Lucia Napping

The big kids spent the night at Mimi and Papa’s last night, so I slept in the same bed as Lucia. She woke up a little early and must have been excited to see me because she was ready to go downstairs. At about 8:30 she told me that she ‘forgot to go back to sleep.’ I asked if she wanted her pacifier to rest with, and she said yes. I guess it worked. She ended up sleeping from about 8:45 to 11:00.

Hike It Baby

Yesterday we out for our first Hike it Baby hike. We like to hike a lot and this group is right up our alley! It was fun and a good way to get out with other families.

Before the Hike
Before the Hike

Krause Family Visit

This afternoon we enjoyed a visit with the Krause family – Ben, Sami, and Satya. Ben’s extended family lives in Omaha and they we kind enough to make the two-hour trip to Des Moines.

Lieslands & Krauses
Lieslands & Krauses

Mar-Mar & Be-Bob Visit

Mar-Mar and Be-Bob came to visit over the weekend. There was a lot of hanging out at the house and a few outings.

Bingo!
Bingo!
Be-Bob & Rose
Be-Bob & Rose
Mar-Mar & Rose
Mar-Mar & Rose (& Mari)

More Week One Photos

The Dinner Table
The Dinner Table
Rob & Rose, Resting
Rob & Rose, Resting
Lucia and Rose
Lucia and Rose
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This has nothing to do with Rose, but this watermelon literally exploded all over Mari. It was hilarious.