Family Fun!

A few weeks ago, Luke and I got to play host to Luke's Mom. She stopped by for a visit after a trip up to Minnesota to visit her sister. We played games, went shopping, played games, visited an animal shelter, played games, walked around the U of I, and played games. Did I mention we played games... well, to be a more accurate blogger... we played one game. We played the board game Ticket to Ride about eight times. Luke won every game but one (he admitted to cheating later.... yep, you have to watch him like a hawk). It was really fun (well as fun as losing 8 games of Ticket to Ride can be).

If no one is cheating (and even if someone is) it's a really fun game. Thanks to our friends for letting us borrow it.

Mostly, we just enjoyed each others company. It is wonderful to have family around. As much as we've come to like Illinois, Luke and I both miss having family nearby. It sure is great when friends and family come to visit us (hint, hint).