It was a gorgeous day yesterday as Wendy’s family gathered to meet the newest member of the clan. Her cousin Emily made the journey down from northwest Iowa with her husband Dave and new son, Dylan. By late afternoon the house was packed. Family came from Boone, Iowa City and Montezuma to join the Pella crew. I stoked up the grill for a little supper out on the patio. It was the perfect night for it.

Dave, Emily and Dylan spent the night with us, along with Wendy’s sister, Sanna, who’s staying with us for a few days.