Oh what a trip it was!!!

Oh what an adventurous trip we had!! After cramming both vehicles & a 26ft Pennske truck full to the brim--we waved goodbye to Chicago & headed north/west towards Minneapolis! 2 days- 2- hotels- 1 dog- 1 baby & 1 set of in laws later.....we made it!! And with no speeding tickets to prove it! Ella even got to swim for the first time! And boy did she love that!! Her car seat, well not so much! She may need therapy after the "trauma" she felt she suffered during the 7 hour trip! I've never met a baby who hated her carseat so much during that trip!

Yummy Rice Cereal

Jon's 31st Birthday... all saddled up at Texas Roadhouse!

Eating Sweet Potaotes

I LOVE Moo Cows like Gramms & Papa have

Goo Vikings! 

GOOOOO AD!! 

I wear my sunglasses at night.....

Ella & I swimming

So far everyone has been super nice & welcoming here in Minnesota! I love our new place- its basically right on the university of Minnesota's campus & within walking distance to many shops, restaurants & parks! Ella and I will have a grand time exploring....once we get unpacked that is! :) Ella is growing like a weed! She smiles all the time, coos & talks to us, puts everything in her mouth, and has started laughing!! It is such a joy being her mommy! She's advanced from rice cereal to sweet potatoes! This girl loves to eat! We celebrated Jon's 31st Birthday at the Mall of America! That place is HUGE!! Jon starts his fellowship Monday & is both anxious, nervous, and ready to get this show on the road. So I'd say the Kirklands are going to do well in Minneapolis!!  Pictures of the condo to come...... but do keep in mind that we have  spare bedroom waiting for you all to visit!