Goodbye Remund fam!!

 

Our dear friends the Remunds are moving to Boise. I met Abby right after her oldest Grant was born (Evelyn was 18 months old) and we became fast friends. She is dear to me, as is her whole family (4 boys!). Matthew and her son Parker are close and I am grateful they have grown up together. I will miss her/them terribly but thankful that I can see her/them when I go visit my sister!

We had a big good bye party for them tonight and enjoy a final bible study family meal together. 

These boys have grown up together! 

Oh, Andrew... you're the best!

We love you Frank and Abby!

I will cherish these times and these faces forever!

We love you Remund family!!

Last Day of School!!

 We made it to the last day!!!

Evelyn and Matthew have both had great years at school, working hard, getting straight A's and being great friends to those around them. We couldn't be more proud of them!

Here are some random and silly shots from this afternoon. 

Goodness I love them! Yay for summer break!

Greg Graduates!

 My nephew Greg graduated from high school tonight. Doug's brother's youngest, he is smart, kind, and hard working. He is an eagle scout and gives the best hugs. 

The cousins.. love them so much!

Greg and his girlfriend are moving to Tennessee in a few weeks to spread their wings. I will miss him tremendously and look forward to seeing him around the holidays!

Congrats, Gregory Daniel... I love you!

Starlight Run

 Matthew and his friend Hadley decided to run in the Starlight Run this year! We met Hads and her mom at the MAX station this afternoon and headed downtown to the event. It was Hadley's first 5K and Matthew's second, and they stuck together and had the BEST time. Molly (Hadley's mom) and I had fun chatting and watching the runners come it, then cheered wildly when our kid's crossed the finish line, tired but happy. 

Before the race smiles (and jitters)

In the sea of runners waiting to start..

My friend Deb took this shot of our boy along the route and got a smile!! 

All finished!

We were so proud of them and grateful that they are such good friends and running buddies!

We tried to find food afterwards but the food places were either closed or had a huge line...ugh.. so we just headed home. Matthew and I hit up McDonalds once we got off the train, tho...haha. 

A fun afternoon/evening with/for Matthew for sure!

Evelyn Shares at Youth Group

 Evelyn and Heidi helping lead worship AND sharing their hearts during the message at youth group tonight. Thankful for the lifelong friendship these special girls have and for how God is using them and their gifts to impact students! Love you both so much

Evelyn and her friend Heidi helped lead worship tonight at youth group AND they shared their hearts during the message. They shared about their faith journey and how it has evolved. 

I am so thankful for the lifelong friendship these girls have and how God is usingthem and their gift to impact other students. Love them both so much, and so proud of Evelyn for stepping out of her comfort zone to do this!!

Easter 2023

 We've had a very special Holy Week!

Wednesday at youth group, the kids went thru a authentic seder meal, and Evelyn helped with worship. It was so cool!

THEN... on Easter Sunday, Matthew got baptized!! He felt called to do this about a month ago and we are so proud of him. He wanted to have some close friends in his faith journey up front with him along with family to celebrate, and it was such a special time. 

So grateful for these boys who have grown up together!

We then hosted Easter at our place and had a lovely time... so lovely that I didn't take many photos... but here is a pick of the Morris cousins. 

It was a lovely week indeed. Happy Easter... HE IS RISEN!!

Spring Break 2023

What fun spring break we had!!

Started it off by the kids having friends over Friday night. 

We did some catch up things the first part of the week but Wednesday we drove over to Boise to see my sis and family. Abby's 21st birthday was last week and we went over with a bunch of other family to celebrate my beloved niece. 

Stella and Sebastien... two of our fav furry friends. We loved seeing them both!

When I woke up the first morning there my sister had texted me from upstairs "look outside"

This is what I saw! SNOW!! 

The kids and I went for a walk, because snow! 

We went to our fav burger place in Boise, Wyld Child. So yummy!

We went to Top Golf for the first time...

We did our very first escape room. SO much fun..and we succeeded! 

Then it was time for the party!!

Trying on the birthday girl's crown and sash... oh, to be 21 again! 

There was karoake in the basement and everyone had fun participating and watching!

Family toast to Abby... so many aunts, uncles and cousins who I love so much!

Happy Birthday Abigail Michelle! I love you baby girl!

We left for home the next morning, thankful for our time with family. 

 Grateful for a fun spring break with the kids!