Here we go

Its been over a month since I have posted.  A crazy month.  Sometimes I don't post because I am so busy.  Sometimes I don't post because I'm not sure what to say.  Sometimes I don't post because the things I want to say aren't very positive!
BUT, I hope to post each night this week to catch up on the life of June and start with the life of July.  Maybe no one will read it, but at least I will have a little history of our lives saved in print and picture!
First, Anika had a band concert in May and she has a flute solo.  It actually was a duet with a clarinet, but even with the volume turned up loud, I can only hear her!  She did a great job.  She hasn't played her flute since, but we are hoping to start lessons again in the near future! I'm trying figure out how to post the video, but as of yet, the computer has me beat.
The trip to MN was great.  We had good travels and so much fun with friends. I actually dropped Anika and Brandon off at school on Friday morning and did not see them again until Sunday morning.  Thanks to all of you who helped make this such a special weekend for all of us.  For taking in our kiddos as one of your own.

to the park

yes, we traveled this way

Matt and the boys

the happy couple

dress up time

movie time

On the way to school Friday morning, Brandon could hardly sit.  We were a few blocks away and he said, "We're almost there".  Then we turned the corner and Anika said, "I remember this playground."  as though she had been gone for YEARS!  A friend came running out the door to give her a big hug, followed by another friend and then her teacher.  I was in tears in pretty short order.

Relationships are important to me.  I grew up with family ALL OVER and I love my aunts, uncles, cousins and got to know them well in the short time we spent together.  We are still ALL OVER and it is so much fun to have people to connect to in so many places.  I hope my kids can keep up these relationships and have friends that they remember for life. I know I will.