You're HOME!

 I went to a meeting on Friday. I was gone for 1 hour and 45 minutes. I hadn't even shut the car off before the crew was all there.  Justin waltzed up after the dogs, but I will spare you that video. I guess I feel extra loved.

Farm Hands

 This was a bit ago, but it was a treat to be farm hands to our 4H friends who were at a wedding.

"Hey Justin, do you want to have goats again?"  

NO. 

Well, then...

June

June has been a really weird month.  We are fortunate enough to have a resident beach pass for many ocean beaches in our town. We usually go all the time when it's hot. Only we haven't been this whole month because of Anna-Kate's cast.  

The last time we were at the beach was in May...and Anna-Kate swam then at least!  (Freezing!) July 1st the cast comes off. Anna-Kate has a count down! I think we will be beach bound that day! 

My 2nd basket

I made exactly one basket in the early 90s and have been wanting to give it a whirl again. Today was the day.  The first of many, hopefully. 

Family Hike

 

Anna-Kate's 8th Birthday Recap

 What a day it was for Anna-Kate's 8th! She tried to make her birthday last a month, but I'll just give the highlights of the day. 

She made a snazzy sign so we knew where to put presents. 

Audra got her breakfast in the tub. Certainly a meal fit for a queen! 

Ice cream.

Waiting for Nam and Pap

Steak, potatoes, salad and punch. 

Fried Dough for dessert.

And presents. It was a wonderful day for the queen! 

Catching up

 This has been the longest hiatus I've taken from blogging. It's been a month.  Not just on the calendar, but it's been A MONTH.  One kid on crutches, another in a cast.  A lot of unexpecteds.  The worst part has been our beloved 4 year old Copper's acute illness.  He had a well visit on April 30th and then two weeks later he wasn't expected to make it through the weekend.  He did make it, which we are thankful for.  He has been steadily going downhill, unfortunately.  We are fully aware that our time with him will be short, but we are appreciating each good day he has.  

This was a week before everything happened. 

I think the pictures tell the story, the story of heartbreak and love all wrapped up together.