DeKalb

Today we visited Doug's parents in DeKalb, IL.  We started out bright and early as we knew we would need to leave first thing on Sunday morning.  Road construction on the way hindered us a little bit, but we were there in plenty of time for lunch.  Our first visit was to our favorite grocery/butcher store, Inboden's. Pork kabobs, southwest chicken, black and blue burgers and two types of macaroni salad all made it into our basket.  After lunch the guys had a tee time at their favorite DeKalb course, Buena Vista.  It's the course that Doug played at the most when he was in high school and the perfect one for Cameron as it is a par 32.

While they were occupied Meg, Brett and I hit Target.  DeKalb is a college town, so it was the perfect place to make the first run at the supplies he will need for IU.  Meg was very "helpful" picking out a pink comforter for him (which he vetoed immediately), but we did enjoy her coming along, and Brett was able to get almost everything he needed.  We are still debating the size of refrigerator he will need, so that will take some more research.  He has decided to forgo a TV until he sees if he really needs one.  With Netflix, Hulu, Sirius XM and his laptop, we just don't think he will use it that much.  After Target we went to Game Stop and Barnes & Noble.  By the time we got back from shopping, the guys were home from golfing.  Cam had just enough time to tell a few golf stories, before we ordered dinner.

Dinner was from Portillo's.  Cameron wasn't too sure about trying something new, but he really liked it.  Phil came up to visit while we were there too.  He brought Meg and Cam's new friend, Molly (a black and white collie.)  After dinner Cam and Cal challenged him to a game of Wii golf and quickly found out that Uncle Phil had been practicing, as he easily beat them!   Carl then started a bonfire and the wait began for the Montavons to arrive.   Once they got there everyone was off playing games, roasting marshmallows or just catching up.  It was a fun visit and I know five of the children really enjoyed a late night game of Ghost in the Graveyard.  The evening ended around 10:30 and everyone was asleep immediately.  A busy day, but fun for all.