Surprise! We're Coming to Visit!

On Thursday Chris and I decided to head to Iowa to see the Bowers' family. Luckily our dog sitter was available and the Bowers' were happy to have us. We had no plans other than a nice adult dinner on Saturday night. It's a good thing too becuase Chris ended up coming down with a milder version of the flu that Jackson and I had battled the past two weeks. He was a trooper though. I piqued his interest by suggesting a trip to see where the American Pickers home base is (Le Claire, IA), it's one of his favorite TV shows.

Jackson may never be the same after this trip. I drug him with Taylor, Jen and I to go Homecoming dress shopping. The moment we walked into the store he said, "Mom, I don't like these kind of stores." And at that point he had no idea just how long we wer going to be there!

Besides going dress shopping and to Antique Archeology, we also hit up my childhood favorite ice cream store, Whitey's Ice Cream! Taylor and Kaylee entertained Jackson for the evening and us adults headed out for some good food and drinks at Buffalo Wild Wings. We had a really great time, it was much needed by all.

The time went by WAY to fast, it always does.

Chris is down for the count : (

Jackson enjoying the puzzle game on my iTouch as we dress shopped for Taylor's homecoming dress.

You scream, I scream, we all scream for......Whitey's ice cream!!!

Jackson enjoying Kaylee's scooter.

Chris at American Pickers Antique Archeology shop. This is his mecca.

This was not Jackson's mecca. He never woke up to see any of it.

Now what?

Another monkey up in the tree.