Iowa

Nov 22-27, 2016
UA6092 IAH-MSP, UA6095 MSP-IAH

When we head to Iowa for Thanksgiving, as there aren’t direct flights from Toronto, we usually compromise on location.  Minneapolis was convenient for many reasons, but unfortunately late November in Minnesota comes with the risk of snow.  I managed to catch an early flight to get ahead of the storm and thankfully we stayed near the airport the first night before making the drive.   By Wednesday, the roads were clear, and we made it to Iowa City to connect with Tom’s family, celebrate Thanksgiving, and commemorate Tom’s parents 60th anniversary.  For a refreshing change, Tom captured lots of people pictures. 

Nov 23

For our first gathering prior to Thanksgiving, Rick and Rosie hosted a celebration of Bob and Jeanne's 60th anniversary that officially occurred earlier in the year.

Tom's attempt at food photography

Patrick 

Tom's mother, Jeanne

Margaret enjoying herself

Emma

Aunt Mariann

Tom's father, Bob, looking very pensive

Carol and Margaret putting on their best smiles

Michael

Nov 24

After a relaxing morning, we're back at Rick and Rosie's for a Thanksgiving feast and an opportunity to play a fierce game of Scattergories.  

Patrick's hands dwarf his iPhone 

Carol and Margaret

Aunt Mariann with Sam

Great grandmother Jeanne with Wilder

Margaret with Wilder

Wilder

The centerpiece of dinner, the deep-fried turkey

A family favourite

Rosie and Rick 

Uncle Ryan with Wilder

Eddie

Sam listening closely

Long time family friend Julie

Tom's father

Alex looking serious

Me looking equally as serious

After the Thanksgiving festivities, we headed back to Des Moines to spend time with Tom's parents and then back to Minneapolis for our flights home.