Long Weekend of Traveling the Midwest

It is Sunday night and boy am I tired! Jason and I have been gone since Wednesday night and have slept somewhere different each night (Jason wants me to add that no, we are not homeless just travelers)! Last Thursday and Friday I did not have school so I went with Jason down to Chicago. While he worked those two days I was able to spend time with my cousins Kari, Matt, Zach and Jake. I had a great time going to Jake's preschool for his Halloween Costume group picture, waiting for Zach's kindergarten school bus, and shopping at Gurnee Mills!

Friday afternoon, Jason and I said farewell to the Kunkle's and headed to Grandma Jean's house in Moline, IL. My parents, Tricia & Jeremy, and Melissa met us in Moline to celebrate Grandma Jean's 84th birthday. Biorn family members will appreciate the fact that in the 24 hours we had Frank's Pizza, Adolf's Tacos and Whitey's ice cream! Baby Starke seemed to enjoy all of the new foods that are necessity to get when we travel to Moline!

Saturday late afternoon the "Danner" clan headed to Dubuque, IA to celebrate Grandma Mary's 85th birthday! Yes, both of my grandma's have the same birthday, November 1. It makes it very easy to remember! :) We celebrated Grandma Mary's birthday with Happy Joe's Pizza. What was great was that all family members, except for 2, were able to come to Dubuque this weekend. Chrissy and Sarah you were greatly missed:(. It doesn't happen very often that everyone is able to get together, so this impromptu family reunion was very nice.

Since I have given you the food play by play so far, I might as well continue.... :). This morning most of the clan from last night made there way to Grandma's house where my dad had prepared a wonderful brunch.

We had a wonderful time seeing everyone this weekend. Although we are tired tonight, it was well worth the trip around the Midwest! And of course I can't forget the cool milestone that was met this weekend. Baby Starke has made a "visual" appearance. I saw my belly move at the same time I felt the baby kick! It was so cool! ALSO....Baby Starke's kicks have now been felt by my parents, Grandma Jean, my sister's and my cousin Katie. Very exciting!