Back to School

Last Wednesday morning, I'd heard kids walking to school outside my bedroom window which made me wake up in a panic. Why hadn't my alarm gone off?!? I was mad that I was late for work on the first day of school! I quickly grabbed my phone to see why the alarm hadn't gone off when I discovered that it said it was Wednesday morning. I quickly remembered that I don't live in the same school district that I work in and I knew I didn't start until Thursday. I was relieved that I had one more day of summer vacation, but it was 7:30 and I was wide awake. So much for sleeping in for one last day! Thursday morning my alarm went off without a problem and I arrived at work on time to help the kids cross the street on the first day of school.

Saturday Chris and Ella went to the state fair with Grandma Mary, Grandpa Mike and Aunt Tamra.

 Hard Boiled Eggs on a stick

 Chocolate Ice Cream

 More cow statues

 More fried cheese curds

I stayed in town for Katrina(a high school friend of mine)'s bachelorette party. I know there were pictures taken, but I have not seen them yet.

Sunday afternoon we took Ella to the hospital for a quick tour. Uncle Jerry had taken us on a tour of the hospital that he works at this past winter and Ella spent most of the tour concerned that she was going to get shots, so I wanted to take Ella to see the hospital where she'll soon meet her little sibling, so she knows there is nothing to worry about. She got to see a baby being wheeled in it's crib from the nursery to it's mother's room, and she immediately pointed out "baby sleeping!" Then we met Nurse Elle who showed us around the floor, and even showed Ella where she could find some ice cream! Thanks Nurse Elle for helping Ella feel at home at the hospital, I'm sure she will be fine now when it's finally time to meet Baby Bow-Wow! 

Tuesday we had yet another appointment with Dr. Minyon. Baby is still doing well and not putting much thought into joining us before the due date. I have now pre-registered at the hospital and washed the car seat cover! Two things down, many yet to do. After my appointment we stopped for donuts at a new donut shop in Iowa City, Daylight Donuts.  The maple bacon donuts are fantastic!