Yes, all the sisters ARE matchy-matchy. Clearly, not my doing.

My brother and sister-in-law came into town for nearly a week with their two girls, Katie {7} and Madeline {3}. My blogging has taken a backseat to loving on my nieces and catching up with my brother {because, let’s face it, I talk to my SIL way more than I talk to him}. Our girls stayed up far past their bedtimes, ate too much sugar and had a blast. The 4th was amazing – went to the Iowa City Jazz Festival, watching the Coralville fireworks and took the girls to a carnival. Jon and I even milked a date out of the whole situation and went to see Karate Kid.

There was one terribly sad thing that happen, but I have a post tomorrow to tell you all about it. Bring some tissues.