Thursday was just a day to relax and hang out. We got to Iowa around 2:00. Kendra stuck around for supper and then headed back until Saturday. I don't think anything eventful happened that day though.
On Friday, Jacob and I planned to meet Rachel and Micah for lunch in Coralville. They were on their way to Villa Grove and pass right by Coralville on their way, so it worked out perfectly. We left early and went to the mall to shop and little and look around. We scored an Office trivia game for 50% off! Then we checked out The Black and Gold Shop outside the mall. It is Hawkeye Heaven in there...but everything is really expensive. I did get an Insight Bowl t-shirt for 50% off though! Then we made a quick stop at Best Buy before heading to Olive Garden for lunch. It was great getting to visit with Rachel and Micah and exchange our Christmas gifts.
Later on Jacob and I went to see "Red" at the cheap theater. I forgot how much I love that theater! Cheap tickets. Cheap food. And no previews! Loved the movie too! Stayed up until midnight to ring in the new year and then headed to bed.
I slept in yesterday and Kendra and her boyfriend Luke came around 11:00. It was the first time I met him (besides saying hi on Skype once). He's a really great guy. Kendra's got herself a winner! We had lunch and then it was present time! We got lots of gift cards. I got clothes that I asked for, "Unlocked" which I've been patiently waiting to read for months now, some Hawkeye socks, a pink wallet and much more! Jacob was excited to get Rock Band 3 and the keyboard that goes with it!
Last night after supper we played Scattergories. I thought I'd do bad, but I tied for 2nd with dad. Jacob won by a landslide, but it was so much fun to play. Then mom, Kendra, Luke and I played 2 rounds of Apples to Apples. Lots of fun!
Went to church with the family and then out for lunch at Ruby Tuesday before making the drive back home. Got here at 5:30, unpacked and now I'm dreading going back to work tomorrow. Christmas is officially over. 51 weeks til next Christmas!
It was fun having you home. And, even though it's 51 weeks till next Chrismtas,there will be plenty of other visits in between. I really dread going back to work after 2 weeks. :( Think positive and make a great week! Love you, mom
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