Off to see Grandma and Papa

The boys are off to visit Grandma and Papa and go to day camp in Chicago.  Julia and I were in Pennsylvania this weekend visiting my law school buddies and were fortunate enough to have a long layover at O'Hare on the way back to Des Moines, so we stopped by Grandma and Papa's house for dinner with everyone.  (One of the benefits of living so close to O'Hare!)

Grandma and Papa have a beautiful backyard with a summer house, bubbling fountain and a patio and these gorgeous vines and flowers. It is a magical little spot that feels like such a relaxing getaway.  When I asked the boys how their first few days away went, they crowed "We had so much fun that we didn't even miss you at all!!"  I told them how awesome that was, and that I told them I hoped they enjoyed every minute with their Grandma and Papa.  I love that they are at an age where they can so thoroughly enjoy a visit like this.