Iowa City

Iowa City is, hands down, one of my favorite places on Earth.  It's where I spent 5 of the best years of my life, earned my undergrad degree, spent countless hours at bars (Brother's), celebrated Iowa athletics (win or lose, we still booze!) met my future hubby, and got engaged.  Iowa City is, indeed, the best of what's around.

This past weekend, we were lucky enough to make a trip back to our beloved college town to visit Baby Hawk's future BFF (or hubby), eat at some of our favorite establishments, and take in an Iowa Basketball game (ranked #10, baby!)

First stop on our tour de Iowa City was Atlas and their famous burritos.  If you haven't had a burrito from Atlas, I suggest you high-tail it there the next time you're in town.  My favorites are the Buffalo Chicken and Memphis BBQ.  These babies are not only filled with lots of meat, but mashed golden potatoes and topped with fried onion strings.  Need I say more?  I couldn't decide which one I wanted... So I did precisely what my hubby suggested:  I ordered both (one to take home.)  I knew I married him for a reason. ;-)

Memphis BBQ.  Heaven.

Next stop, Harrison's house!  Bryce and I finally got to meet our very good friends, Meghan and Nick's, sweet little boy.  I might be biased, but I think he's absolutely perfect.  He also happens to make the greatest expressions any time you take out your camera... 

I die a little.  The face.  The fedora.  Perfection.

We spent the entire day talking babies and hanging out with sweet little H.  We cannot wait until until baby H. makes his/her debut to join in on the fun!

Last stop on our tour was Carver Hawkeye Arena to cheer the #10 team in the nation on to victory over Minnesota.  It's the first time in a long time that we have had a good team, and it feels so so good!  Side note: one of my favorite things about Carver is the raspberry/chocolate twist cone, it is to die for.  If you're ever at an event in Carver, but sure to get one!  Honestly, it's one of the only reasons I went to games in college (because we were so terrible.)  Just make sure that if you're going to wait until half time to get it, leave your seat with three minutes or more left in the half.... Or you will wait in the longest.line.ever.  I'm glad I remembered the rule or they would have had to deal with one hungry preggo with a major craving...

A sight for sore eyes.