My! That's a BIG family!

It has been a great few days in Iowa. We have seen a lot of family, enjoyed mild weather, and had made our way to most of Tom's favorite Sioux City eateries! Here are a few of the family and friends we got to see.

Several years ago Tom and Judy started a collection of the kid's hand prints on stepping stones. This year we managed to add our three kids to the collection...

We rounded off the week with a large family picture today. For about an hour this morning 27 Mahaneys were in one place in Sioux City. The photographer did a great job managing the group and the preliminary shots look great! Tonight we celebrated the August birthdays (and Tom's, since he whined about never getting a birthday party at home) and enjoyed some sparklers after our cake!

Summer in Iowa definitely has a remarkable feel. It is a beautiful year and the mild August temperatures have made it all the better. I'm sure we will all be a little sad to leave tomorrow morning, but we do have a few more exciting stops before our 'big trip' comes to an end!