MN & IA

When it comes to travel at my job, my colleagues and I have to bid on what trips we want.

Needless to say, when the Minnesota/Iowa trip came on the schedule.

I was the only one who wanted it.

I was ecstatic.

As I've said a million times before and what I'll continue to say...

the best part of my job is when I'm able to mix business with pleasure,

which is exactly what this trip was all about :)

One of my best friends growing up, Charla, and her husband Darin just recently moved to Minneapolis and so I was able to spend the two nights I was in town, hanging out with them.

Charla and I haven't seen each other in almost three years...insane! So we spend the first night talking for hours and hours...

It was so wonderful.

The second night, well we spent it eating :)

The cupcakes were delicious!

Me and Charla. Oh how I've missed her!
BFFs since 14.

Though I was sad to say goodbye to Charla, heading to Iowa had its own treat as well.

Jenny!

Jenny and I were roommates in Arizona and then she got married and had these 3 adorable little boys and they all moved to Iowa a year ago for her husband to attend Law School.

I was able to spend a whole day and night with the family and we had such a great time.

These boys were just too cute and they even let me read to them.

Melt my heart.

Jenny and I were able to just catch up and enjoy each others company.

It was so nice. She is a great mother and a great friend.

I am so blessed to have so many incredible people in my life.

Have I mentioned that I LOVE my job?