My Two Ladybugs

Happy Halloween! We went to my parents' house, ordered pizza, and passed out candy. I loved watching all the trick-or-treaters, there were some really great costumes. Maybe next year Alaina will be old enough to go trick-or-treating too. We dressed Alaina and Zoe as ladybugs this year! Alaina didn't seem to mind wearing her costume, but Zoe kept trying to eat her costume. Zoe's costume had to be taken off well before the night was over. Below are a few more pictures from tonight. Hope you all had a fun Halloween!

At the end of the night, both Alaina and Zoe were asleep on Grandpa's lap.

Congratulations Cari and Dan!

Last weekend Nate and I went to Iowa for my friend Cari's wedding. Cari and I were both Early Childhood majors at Iowa State. The wedding was in Dayton Iowa, a small town northwest of Ames. Nate and I spent the night in Iowa and drove back on Sunday afternoon. My parents watched Alaina while we were away. This was our first overnight trip without Alaina. It felt strange not having her around. I kept waking up throughout the night thinking that I was hearing her cry. I wonder if I'll ever be able to sleep through the night again. I'm so used to getting up with Alaina. We had a great weekend, but it's great to be back home!

Four Great Years

Our Wedding

October 1, 2005

Thanks, Nate, for the best four years of my life. I love you. Take a listen to our first dance song, still one of my favorites. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMNKh0Zp4pw.