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Sunday, March 22, 2009

Spring Broken?!

Well...hello there my favorite SuperFan. I'm glad you have found time to peruse our humble little blog. We, The Iowagners, hope you enjoy our (almost) weekly report of our antics. Be sure to read until the end. There is a special surprise waiting for you!

Since SuperDad returned to educating the young minds of America on March 9th, he has little time to do much else. For those of you out there who think being an educator is easy work, think again. SuperDad has spent many a late night and early morning preparing for class. Thankfully, there are perks to the job, such as Spring Break. More on that in the next paragraph.

Spring Break was...well...a little broken weather wise. The week started out nice and then turned to cooler temps by mid-week. I guess I should'nt complain. At least it's not below O F degrees and/or snowing!

As for that 'perk' thing, SuperDad was able to have the past week off to get caught up on a few things. We were able to take care of a few things around the house, but we also took some time to enjoy a small vacation. Of course, everyone got pinched on St. Patrick's Day!



Dad, It's too Heavy!!!


Monkey Kissing the Blarney Stone


Bear Doing Likewise

One of SuperDad's bestest friends he has known since 8th grade recently returned from serving in Afghanistan. We will call him 'Soon-to-be Major B.M.' He and his SuperFamily were passing through our little spot of Heaven known as Iowa on their way to Illinois. Not only were they able to visit Iowagner HQ, but we were also able to meet up on the other side of the Mighty Mississippi in Nauvoo, Illinois.

Whilst in Nauvoo we were able to catch up on old times, current events and see some of the impressive historical sites. Those pioneers were a resourceful and tough bunch. We were even able to locate a monument to SuperDad's great, great, great (I hope that's enough!) grandfather. Monkey was able to make good friends with B.M.'s youngest son.




Monkey and Her New (Boy) Friend




The Bath Water...Straight From the Mississippi




The Whole Group




Bear and B.M.-Twins?



The Real Twins-Like Father/Like Son


Bear Trying to Look Pretty Like Big Sister

(don't worry, Monkey will get more pictures later)










SUPERHERO TIP #752

It's Better to Wear Your Underwear on the Inside.


Monday, March 9, 2009

Back in Action...

That's right SuperFans, SuperMom is back!!! I'm healing and back to the normal everyday stuff. Well, maybe that's not the greatest part. Nobody I know ever said, "What I'd really like to do today is lots of laundry!" or "I'm so excited to go scrub those toilets!" As happy as I am to be able to play with my kids again, pony rides and the like, I'm not completely thrilled about the mundane everyday chores.
Other than fighting crime and saving the world from constant perils, the Iowagners have not been up to much lately. SuperDad had SuperTraining up in Minneapolis the last week of February. That's right SuperFans, even the Iowagners need a touch up on their oh-so-impressive skills.
We'd been aching for warm weather, so we had a picnic in our family room the following Sunday for lunch. Then, later in the week the weather finally warmed up and we were able to have another picnic on our porch and go for a walk together. It was nice to be outside and visit with neighbors again.
Friday I went to the dentist. Don't worry SuperFans, SuperMom has prevailed over cavities once more!! Monkey and SuperDad have appointments later this week and next. Schedule conflicts, what are you going to do? After my appointment the SuperKids and I went and surprised SuperDad at work and took him out to lunch at Burger King. SuperDad is going to be really busy the next couple of months and so we tried to get one last outing with him before things get really crazy. The kids loved it!
The weekend brought with it lots of rain and then sleet and a little of snow on Sunday. Yuck!!! It's still raining today and the SuperKids and I are really feeling a little bit of cabin fever.
Till next time SuperFans.

-SuperMom
(One more load of laundry to go!!)




Still my favorite picture from New Zealand. This is where the kids and I were around this time last year. I'll take that rainy, overcast day anytime!