In case we have ever been unclear about this fact: we loved staying at The Hampton Inn in Waterloo Iowa. It was special because it was our very first home as a family – and it was where everyone congregated to welcome Brendan into the world. But even more than that, over the 2 plus weeks we were there, these people treated us like family. Honest to goodness family. And apparently they insist on making me cry:
You have no idea how often we think about Iowa – how we can’t wait to go back and stay at the Hampton Inn. And let me tell you something – as a brand new Mother, having a delicious breakfast prepared for you each day (I still miss the scrambled eggs with ham and cheese – and the biscuits and gravy!), warm cookies each afternoon, your room spotlessly cleaned, and really good coffee brewed fresh 24 hours a day, are pretty great perks. I know I sound like I’m their paid spokesperson but I truly can’t think of a better way to have started off the best chapter of our lives.