Meet Beauregard and Beatrice (the dogs) .
Anyhow, turns out my hospital visit in Iowa was one of the most memorable I've ever had. From the valet volunteers, to the gift shop folks and the cafeteria workers, everyone was so very kind and hospitable to me.
The gift shop, without a doubt was the best I've ever been in. I bought the cutest little booties for my precious neice Mailey. (Mom, if you're reading this, don't tell Bonnie!)
Also found some darling cards... loved this one... Girls, do you ever feel this way?
And the background music playing in the gift shop was this beautiful solo piano by Iowan Jim McDonough. I'm a sucker for the piano, and I had such a sweet time listening to his CD, "Home for Christmas" driving back to the airport in Des Moines from Fort Dodge- If you're looking for some holiday tunes, do give this a peek (and listen to the samples): http://www.pianofavorites.com/
Finally, all my goodies were packaged in this oh so cute hospital gift bag:
I headed back to Des Moines and had some extra time before my flight... so that could only mean one thing.... airport gift shopping!
Found some funny shirts: "Not everything is flat in Iowa." ;)
As well as this mug that looks like a cow utter.
As my Mom so cleverly put it, "Utterly adorable!" (How does she come up with this stuff).
And finally, I couldn't leave Iowa without.....
