Weekend in Dubuque

Doug and I over looking the mighty river


Elly, Cassie, Kate and Ben, strutting their stuff on the top of the river banks


Elly, Cassie and Kate, enjoying the beautiful morning

Mr. Ben, tossing a few rocks

The Cairney cousins: Annie, TJ, Ben. Back - Hailey, Cassie, Jenna, Kate,

Lauren and Elly.

We had such a great time celebrating with Kyle and Maddy at their wedding reception in Dubuque a few weeks ago. Our two neices (Kate's only girl cousins (-: Cassie and Elly ) were able to ride over and stay with us for the weekend and that was also a delight to have them along. Ben and Doug survived all of the giggling and "girl power" in the van/hotel for 24 hours....besides being stuck on I-80 going East and West both times for 1+ hours due to traffic accidents, and Ben setting a new record for the most wedding cake ever eaten in one night (3+ pieces) it was a very uneventful trip. After the reception, we all headed back to the hotel. I was privileged enough to get to stay up late with all of the girls for a very giggly, but entertaining game of "Apples to Apples Jr" in the lobby until 11-11:30. Kate thought this was so fun, and I agree, it is so much fun! Spending time with your girl cousins, giggling, and just enjoying being together!!!! It reminded me so much of when I was younger.

After breakfast on Sunday morning, we headed down to the river walk area in downtown Dubuque. It is beautiful there, and we could not have picked more perfect weather. The kids enjoyed their time outside, throwing rocks and just being "kids".