Drake Relays weekend

Last weekend we took a road trip to Des Moines to visit Mike's brother and family. We had such a great time, I just had to share a few pics! It was Drake Relays which is a big alumni weekend but our version was a little different than years past :) We arrived on Thursday night and had dinner and hung out. Then, on Friday the boys played golf while the girls had a "girls trip" (Addison's words) to the zoo. It was a PERFECT day out and actually the whole weekend turned out to be amazing weather despite terrible forecasts!

Friday night, Adam and Jes had lots of friends over for a barbecue and Sofia enjoyed it so much she threw a FIT when it was bedtime. On Saturday we headed out to campus for brunch and for some relays action. Another phenomenal day....then, we came home and rested up a bit before the sitters came over and we all got a night out to celebrate relays. Talk about a fun weekend. To top things off, Adam and Jes have an amazing house and Sofia had such a great time there with her cousins. She also was a champ on both (6 hour) drives. Thank goodness for the McDonald's playland at the exact halfway point! Although disgusting (maybe I'm a slight germaphobe :)), it was a lifesaver b/c she got some energy out. we hope to make this an annual trip!

naptime - rest up before heading to campus!

On Daddy's shoulders watching the races

cheese! partying at the barbecue

girls at the zoo