You really ought to give Iowa a try!

As I drove down through the beautiful bluffs (and cheese factories, oh my!) of Southern Wisconsin and crossed over into the endless fields of opportunity known only as Iowa, I couldn't help but sing a couple lines from the 'Music Man.'  Only too fitting, as it was Michael and I who happily danced and sang our way through that musical (20 years ago!), and now he and his family are setting up residence right there in River City.  Well, not River City exactly, but I can assure you the only trouble with a capital T rhymed with C and stood for climbing to the third floor of their new apartment with all of the boxes!  It was one energetic crew though... can you see the excitement on Brooklyn, Jeremiah, Savannah, and Asher's faces!

Brooklyn got right down to the business of making a potholder for their new apartment.  And Jeremiah quickly found some of his favorite toys in boxes.

When Savannah wasn't knocking on the new neighbor lady's door to pet her cat, she was helping carry boxes right off the moving truck and up all 3 flights of stairs.

EVERYONE took full advantage of some extra Grandma & Grandpa love.

And Asher did great as long as he had his blankie, Grandma or Grandpa, or was within eye sight of his Mommy.

It was such a pleasure to be a part of your first night in Iowa, Mikey and family!  We will be praying that your first week deserves a 76 trombone salute all the while dancing the Shi-poo-pi!  And I'll be replaying my good bye hug over and over until I see you again.  Love you!