Iowa........Part II

Since it's Friday afternoon, I thought I would do a bit of catch-up on my week's activities.

Katie and I went grocery shopping on Monday afternoon while the kids were still in school. We went to a local Mexican restaurant, Cancun, for lunch. I had a beef taquito, minus the guacamole, which was fabulous! I swear the food in this town is wonderful! After lunch, we went to the local HyVee for shopping where Katie found some really good deals. I'm wishing we had a HyVee in TN.


We picked the kids up at school and went for a short drive afterwards. We visited the Stockman house, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for a Dr. and Mrs. Stockman in the 1930's. It has been restored and is now a museum furnished with period pieces and period reproductions. Tours are available May-October, so I didn't get to go inside. I hope to return during the summer and do that.

There is a whole neighborhood here devoted to the Prairie and Usonian schools of architecture. The houses are so simple, yet absolutely gorgeous. I think I am finding this style of home more and more attractive. The unadorned facades and simple lines hold a sort of elegance that is so easily appreciated.

After taking a ride through the Rock Glen neighborhood and enjoying the architecture, we rode through East Park. This town has the best parks for a town of it's size! There are so many facilities available for family fun and outdoor activity. Perhaps it is because they have so little of the year to enjoy outdoor activities. This park has several foot bridges that are so attractive and the settings are so tranquil. They also have a winding bike/hiking trail that is perfect for family outings.


On the way home from the park, we drove by this 'garbage heap' that Katie and I decided was someones interpretation of a work of art. It is actually quite interesting if you take the time to look at all the individual pieces and consider the work it took to put it together. Alix had to have her picture taken cause she LOVES to pose for the camera!

It was now getting dark, so we headed home for dinner, baths, homework and relaxation before bed. Of course, no evening at home would be complete without a little play time! Katie and the kids were having a great time trying to get upstairs!

Well, that's it for Monday! Tuesday was back to work for Katie, so it was me and the animals all alone. We had a relaxing day and everyone stayed in during the evening. It was a good day and evening. A good time to relax and enjoy just being with my family. Will fill you in about the more of the week in the next post.

I'm lovin Iowa! I hope you're lovin where you are!!!! God bless!