Yes, We Are Still Alive...Barely!

Greetings SuperFans. We must first offer an apology. We, the Iowagners, are well aware that our month-long absence has made many of you question our commitment to the cause. Fear not, and rest assured that we will try and prevent such a dastardly thing from occuring again.

Now that we have cleared things up, let's give you all an update on your favorite SuperFamily. We will do this using a weekly summary format. Sorry, only a few pictures this time.

Jan. 12-18

Cold and snowy. Need I say more...maybe I should. Not only did we accumulate nearly a foot (12 inches) of snow, we also experienced why Iowans and other upper Midwesterners are such hearty folk. When the wind chill is -40 F, and they tell you that death can occur in 5-10 minutes if you go outside unprotected, you know it's cold. This kind of weather makes you appreciate the warmer months. SuperMom was off once again to support another SuperFriend, Brouhaha Brienne and her wedding. She was wed in a much warmer place out west. A city north of Salt Lake City, UT known as 'Bountiful'. SuperDad enjoyed playing Mr. Mom with the SuperKids and watching movies.




Brouhaha Brienne as 'The Bride'

Jan. 19-25

Good thing SuperDad had MLK Jr. Day off, because the whole family ended up getting sick. It started with Bear and what apppeared to be pinkeye. Turns out it was strep throat. Then Monkey developed an ear infection and later bronchitis. Lots of trips to the doctor's office and pharmacy this week. SuperMom and SuperDad were not immune either. We both caught nasty colds/viruses/whatever and were equally as miserable. It appears the Iowagners have found their krypronite!


Jan. 26-Feb. 1

The sicknesses ensue for the better part of the week, thereby leaving the Iowagners quarantined to HQ. The crimefighting this week was limited to fighting off evil viruses and infections.


Feb. 2-Today

This week found the Iowagners in better health and extremely busy. We took a moment to celebrate the arrival of Monkey into our SuperFamily four years ago. She has grown in size, intellect, and attitude in the relatively short span of her life thus far. See the following photographs for proof. We also celebrated our arrival in the paradise that is Iowa two years ago on Monkey's birthday. I'll never forget her vomiting on her birthday cake because she was so car sick from riding in the moving truck. It was also a balmy -27 F the day we arrived. This week afforded SuperDad a moment to reflect on two years at his current job as a framer of young minds. I still feel like a rookie! SuperMom's health improved just before she went under the knife for some corrective surgery. I don't want to scare you with the details, so let's just say it was for birthing a baby boy with a head the size of a bowling ball! :) She is now on the road to recovery...slowly.



Then



Now

Indecision at the Madhouse (Chuck E. Cheese)


So that Bear doesn't feel left out, here are some parting shots.

Captain Underpants, In Training



Bear and His Cupcake Yarmulke

-Well SuperFans, I hope this helps fill that empty void you were experiencing in our absence.


Just remember, SuperDad loves ya...