Since Derek had a guest lecture at SSI in Michigan last night, the kids and I swung into South Bend for a 26 hour visit. It was SO wonderful to meet up with many of our dear friends there!
We had lunch at the Chocolate Cafe with Leslie and Aidan and Josh and Rachelle. Tommy and Aidan played in the amazing new (since my time) play area, and Rachelle got to meet Elizabeth!
The Nielsens got us a guest apartment at University Village so I could put the kids down for naps at a semi-normal time. Then Tommy and Magdalene and Edmund played together before a yummy curry dinner!
After I got Tommy in bed, Jessica came over to relive old Starbucks days (including some of our more infamous customers and their memorably weird drinks) and help me calm my fussy kiddos…
In the morning, we had breakfast with Andrea (but I forgot to pull out the camera) then headed over to Lauren’s to hang out with her and Jonah. Katie came, too, and we had tea (of course!) and took the kids for a walk.
I forgot to pull the camera out during lunch with Jennifer, but I brought it to the Mirandas’ afterwards. Tom and Carol were my favorite Starbucks customers, and they were excited to see how much Tommy had grown and meet Elizabeth.
Two fun, full days!
I’m so glad it worked out! Elizabeth is adorable! It was so good to see you!
Looks like you really made the most of your short visit 🙂 Thanks again for braving the drive with two kiddos — it was so lovely to see the three of you!