Miss M's time away

Andrew had to go back to the land of Iowa to do law school interviews. Last year we all made the trip and hung out with Grandma for the weekend but this year the doctor has recommended I don't travel. I told Andrew I wasn't keeping both kids and Miss M wanted to see Grandma and her cousins.  I tried to get him to take both kids but that didn't happen.  He actually asked me what I would do without both kids at home...uhhh...I would have survived just fine.  

Andrew and Miss M left Saturday morning and met Grandma at the mall in Iowa City.  They had a special day and went to Build-a-Bear and created Madelyn Bear - as we've discussed every animal and baby is named after her.  She picked out a pink bear with a pink dress, high heels, a tiara and panties.  I would say this is one fancy bear.

I love this Herkey made out of corn. He's pretty cool.  

Andrew and Miss M hit the road for another trip Sunday morning to go to Great Grandma's house to pick up our new Christmas tree. They are looking to downsize in the Christmas tree department this year so we took their enormous tree. 

I heard Miss M ran around like a crazy person and talked non-stop. She had snacks too and juice which are also things she demands at home.  So pretty much she made herself at home b/c that's what she would do if she would have been at home.  I am glad it doesn't take her long to warm up these days!

She ran around so much she crashed on the way back to Grandma D's. 

I am sure there was a lot more than transpired from her weekend away but no one took pictures and Mr. Man and I were busy doing our own thing to know what they were up to all the time.