Mom Comes to Town

Volleyball season ended and all that there was left was the banquet. Dad had a big work event so Mom decided to brave the cold and come to Iowa City for the banquet festivities.

Ma and I wanted to try new things that Dad wouldn't necessarily go for. We started off at this little vegan cafe called Trumpet Blossom Cafe. The place was very quaint and earthy, and needless to say Mom was in love.

The fabric napkins and Mason Jar water mugs.

Falafel Pita.

Vegan grilled cheese…there was no actual cheese in this and it was unreal. 

We followed up the day by going shopping and seeing Labor Day. 

…where we snuck in some wine juice boxes. 

The next day was banquet day so we started off by going to Brix and drinking a glass of wine or two and a cheese platter before heading off to the banquet. We didn't really eat much at the banquet, but I could have had about twenty of the tiramisu cups. 

We then headed off to Josephs to have another drink and bite to eat. 

My yummy and strong Pomatini. 

The salmon grilled cheese…I was too hungry so I had to sneak in a bite.

Fries. 

We ended the night by chilling in the hotel with some Backpocket Brewey. I had a bomb weekend with so much yummy food and drinks. Ma left on the morning of Superbowl Sunday so I had to rush home and start making food. 

The great Super Bowl spread we had…for three people.