SURPRISE!!

We can't believe we pulled it off! Gabi and I flew to Des Moines last Friday to surprise my Mom with long weekend visit! My brother, Tom, came from Las Vegas as well. We all flew into Des Moines on the same flight, my Dad picked us all up at the airport, and we showed up at my Mom's work to surprise her! Everyone at her office knew except for her and they sent her out to the waiting room to "get a patient!" She was so surprised to see us -- I even saw tears in her eyes! We love you Mom!

My Mom saw Gabi first and went straight for her. She later acknowledged that Tom & I were there too! Lots of laughs!

Gabi loved playing Grandma & Grandpa's piano.

Gabi thought Uncle Tom was pretty cool.

Grandpa Gary serenades Gabi with some of his great guitar playing.

A family picture before Tom, Gabi, and I head to the airport after a fun weekend. Joe stayed in Colorado to run the BolderBoulder. Team Steel (KL&A) had a repeat victory and Joe ran well and had fun despite the cold weather. He missed his Gabi, though!

Have a great week!

Love,
Joe, Tara, & Gabi