July 27th

I just don't even like the sound of that date. 5 years, has it really been that long? Sometimes it seems like it was just 5 months ago and sometimes it seems like forever. As I sit here and type this out (which I needed to do, so sorry if it's rambling) I am still sad. Sometimes I just can't even believe they are gone. People often ask if it's gotten easier, well I wouldn't say easier but I would say different. Things are different, life is different. I miss them terribly when people are off doing fun things with their mom or sister(s)...I think about what kinds of things the three of us would be doing, or our entire family for that matter. (Don't get me wrong...I have amazing, wonderful friends who are more like sisters, and an Aunt who is more like my mom than an Aunt...for all of them I am very thankful.)

The boys, would have loved them to pieces and they would have loved my boys. It does still sadden me that they will never meet them here on this earth. I never chose my life to be like this, and when I was younger and thinking about life this was never a part of my story. Sorry to make this sound sad and depressing, I'm really doing okay.

I love you and miss you like crazy, Mom and Lindi!!

change.

Change. I know it has to happen in life, but my question is why does it have to be so hard? I like to tell myself I'm good with change. But I guess I'm really not.

After a lot of thought and prayer, our lives are about to change a lot. Steve has resigned from his current job, and will take over as "Stay-at-home Dad Extraordinaire" while I go back to work. It has all been a God thing because I got my old job back, in my old classroom with my friend teaching across the hall. It will be good (I think) to get back into teaching and be around people I enjoy.

It's just hard to say good-bye to the people at church. We have been going there for the past 6 1/2 years and have established great relationships. I know they don't have to change, but I know they will. Steve's last Sunday is August 1st. If you could pray for us as we make this transition we would appreciate it.

4th of July!

We went up to the lake for our week of fun over the 4th of July. I think there were about 18 of us for a few meals. It's always the highlight of my summer, and the weather this year was amazing!! Only 1 night/morning did it really rain...enough to knock out the power in the cabins and left Steve to shower in the rain that was pouring off the garage. The boys loved it and were in and out of the water a ton of times each day. We're excited to head back up there next week and will be there for a few weeks.
Henry and Sawyer eating some M&M's....just like their moms!! :)

Group Shot!

Jack and Henry loved the rafts. Who doesn't?


We are already looking forward to our next year's 4th of July celebration. We're thinking of adding a new element...."Lake Vermilion's Got Talent"....I better go get practiced up!

Happy Birthday Steve!

We celebrated Steve's birthday on Saturday and Sunday night...we like 2 night celebrations here at our house!

Here are some pictures from the events!

The boys picked out their presents for Steve...well Jack picked out both! Jack gave Steve body wash and a new scrubbie for the shower, and Henry went nuts over the Elmo shirt! Steve is thinking about taking it back, don't you think it looks good on him?

Sunday night we went to our friends' house and they spoiled Steve and make yummy BBQ ribs! And they gave him a sweatshirt he really wanted when we were at the lake.