everythings not lost

as some of you may know, I am officially a Des Moines resident. Clive to be precise. I got everything moved down and settled in on Sunday. It took a few car loads but I was thankful I didn't have to use a truck! Friday of last week was a little rough for me because it was my last day with the Wakefield girls, Emily's last day with the Kaptur's and I had to say goodbye to Emily before she moved to Kansas. The Wakefield farewell went better than I thought because I tried as hard as I could not to cry, I only cried a little bit. But things didn't work out so well with my sister. I thought I would be able to physically say goodbye to her/hug her before she left, but time just wasn't in our favor. At least she's coming back home in September so I will get to see her. (thank goodness!) I already miss her like crazy.

I started my new job yesterday and things went pretty well. The boys don't start school until tomorrow so that will be a fun thing for them.

Other than that, I don't have much to report on. I hope everyone is doing well. Thanks for checking in! xoxo!

clocks

Sometimes coming back from vacation can be rough and this week was just that. So here's my week in review: On Monday, Zach and I went to Ankeny to babysit for his niece Imogene and nephew Jude. We got to take them to El Azteca, Target, we got to play outside, and give them baths. They are such great kids and I love spending time with them. I especially love watching Zach interact with them and imagine what he may be like when we have children together. 

On Tuesday, Zach and I had a date night at The Spice which was much needed. I am going to miss being able to go there whenever we want.

The rest of the week was pretty routine and nothing too special happened.

On Friday, I put together a mustache bash for the Wakefield girls and the Kaptur family. We had so much fun & it was a good end of the week party. Friday evening, I went down to Des Moines to get dinner with Zach, Alex and Barb at Trostel's Dish. Afterwards we went back to Alex and Barb's to play Scattegories and then watch Bridesmaids. Phew, it was nice to relax after a long day of mustache fun.

On Saturday, I got to take my adorable cousin Claire to Adventureland. It was PACKED. We waited in line for an hour and 20 minutes to ride the Space Shot.. After that, we rode the bumper cars and the Underground. That's it. We spent the next few hours at the water park, which was packed as well, and it was a lot of fun. We ate some lunch, swam in the wave pool, and the lazy river. After I left, I had the pleasure of going to dinner at Brick City Grill with some of my best friends from high school. Missy, the soon to be bride, her fiancé Nate, Aleesha, one of the bridesmaids, her friend Kyle, Kelsie, another one of the bridesmaids, her husband Adam, and Zach. It was a lot of fun to get everyone together for dinner and drinks. Afterwards, we got to go to Kelsie & Adam's for a bonfire, Head's Up, and a few good laughs. I'm so glad we are all able to get everyone together every once in a while! Can't wait to do it again soon! :) 

Anyways, this is my last week with the Wakefield girls and we are going to have the best week EVER!! :) I am going to miss them like crazy. I hope you have a great week! Thanks for reading, xoxo.