Illinois: Home Sweet Home.

Home is home.  It's always so so good.  Everything is just better there.  Both Kyle and I have a really great time there.  It's always too fast and we never want to leave so soon.  It's fun and relaxing too.  We left home early, and arrived in Illinois around 1.  It was so good to be there.  We were immediately greeted by Flower, Sophie's puppy, when we got in the driveway.  We spent the day hanging out with everyone, plus Deb came over to see us too.  Kyle went to karate with Dad Thursday night and Cole had practice.  Mom and I played games and relaxed while everyone was gone.  

Friday was fun!  We went to First Wok (the restaurant that catered our wedding) for lunch.  After lunch, we had to run to the grocery store.  When we got home we just played games and got ready to for Cole's Mr. Spartan contest.  There were a lot of people going to it, and we were having them over for pizza after so, we prepared a bunch of pizzas for after.  The contest was a lot of fun, and there were a ton of us!  We took up a whole row!  We even made signs!  Unfortunately Cole didn't win, but it was a lot of fun!  Here is a video from Cole's pageant!  It's the opening dance (you can hear my mom's friend Chrys laughing the entire time :) and Sophie screaming "GO COLE!"):  

Cole in his "sportswear"

Cole's talent: What Asians do best.  EAT, MATH, & KICK BUTT.

Saturday, the boys went to karate all morning.  We slept in and mom and I made brunch for everyone.  Cole's friend Ashley came over and we played games, had dinner, and hung out together.  She is very nice. We also spent time playing with Sophie's puppy.  She is getting so big and very cute!  I taught her how to sit I while we were there, I guess.  That's what my dad said at least. 

I love her spots!

Saturday night, Kyle told me not to worry about setting the alarm on my phone ahead, so I didn't.  Our phones didn't update themselves, so we were a little late for church, but we made it :)  Later in the afternoon, we headed home.  I drove so Kyle could work on homework.  It seems to go a lot faster when I'm driving, but I hate driving.  So, I'll take a slow feeling trip over driving. :)