a mid-winter swim

Over the last year and a half, Stephen has been on federal grand jury duty during the first week of every month. The state pays for a hotel room over the days they're in session, but he rarely uses it as he just drives back and forth . Last night we took advantage of it (as next month is his last time!) and brought the kids to the Mariott in Cedar Rapids. It was fun to bring the kids swimming in the middle of this frigid winter and just get out of the house for the night!