Shecklet #3’s godfather came to visit us today!
The kids did some biking at Carver Lake Park while we caught up with Fr. Joseph. We then headed for lunch before having to bring him back to the airport. It was a very quick trip, but it was SO good to see him!
We went back to Carver Lake for an afternoon of riding.
And then went to visit Aunt Kari. The guys dismantled a pallet and we did a little yard work for fun 😊.
We burned the pallet wood and had s’mores, too.
We gathered in Hastings to celebrate Kari’s birthday (a day early.) The weather was gorgeous, so we spent most of the evening outside. The Shecklets enjoyed seeing their little cousins ❤️
It’s the middle of summer and we are just getting out for our first ride on the single track trails. It was a beautiful morning. We went to the park with friends and got several miles in before the rain came through. Great way to start a Saturday!
The boys were tasked with cleaning the rocks in the garden where we planted the new popsicle tree. It was heavy, dirty work but the final result looks beautiful!
“I swallowed air to show them how to make farts.” Shecklet #2 explaining to his dad and me why he was extra gassy tonight. 😳
Shecklet #2 finished yesterday and the girls finished their school years today.
We celebrated by going to Cherry Berry for frozen yogurt – it has become an end of the year tradition.
Shecklet #2 is moving on to high school! Here is his first day pic vs. his last day. He has grown and changed so much over the school year.
Today marked the end of his 9 years at DVA. I can not believe how fast the time went. He is looking forward to a new school, fresh start, and different opportunities.
This evening the school held an 8th grade celebration for the students and their families. Shecklet #2 received two awards – the Presidential Award for academics and the Citizenship Award. Both are accomplishments he should be proud of!
Here he is with a few of the teachers who had an impact on his middle school years as well as his kindergarten teacher (who has kept tabs on him throughout the years 💙.)
After a multi-year hunt, I finally found a replacement for the mini popsicle tree we used to have in the front garden. My initial thought was that it was going to be too large, but it ended up being the perfect size. The guys ended up planting it for me. I love it!
Two years since we said goodbye. It feels like yesterday and forever ago all at the same time. A friend posted this quote from St. Oscar Romero on social media and felt it was a accurate description for what I often feel when I shed tears about not having Astrid physically present with us.
We visited the cemetery tonight after dinner and brought flowers and mini cupcakes to celebrate our sweet little saint. Happy Birth Day, Astrid! We love and miss you so much!
