Our first couple days in Iowa were mainly spent hanging out with family. Elayna got to meet her Great Grandma Ruth Elaine right away (at the airport) and then when we went to dinner at Uncle Ted and “Aunt” Jami’s she got to meet Cousin Keenan and “Aunt” Stephanie. Then, on Friday she got to meet Great Aunt Kathy and Great Uncle Dean. She was a little overwhelmed at first, until she realized how totally cool they all were… and how cute they thought she was… and then she gave them some smiles and played some cards. =)

Great Aunt Kathy, Elayna & Gram Jackie

Great Grandma Ruth Elaine teaching Elayna Grace how to play Thirteen.

I love this saying. “Home is where your story begins.”