Another weekend is here!

I went home (!!!) last night in order to be able to be a photographer for a 5k memorial race for a sweet little guy who was gone way too soon. It was a fun, bittersweet morning, but I was happy that Caleb and I were able to head up to KKI to spend some time as an entire family. Matt and Abby did just fine together last night and this morning, but we like being together! We played air hockey and Minions Monopoly, then painted some butterfly magnets. We all enjoyed dinner together before they left, so it was a really nice visit. It's just that they are never long enough!

We are all ready to be back together. I believe it will be soon!

For the time being, Abby and I will enjoy a trip to the aquarium tomorrow with some of our friends from KKI. :)

Comments

Mary Lou said…

Julie....
I am sending my deepest, most heartfelt condolences and sympathy to this sweet little guy's family.... So sad.... May they always feel his presence, his spirit in their lives. :-(
Go Abby, go!! Hang in there, Momma!! Sending literal prayers and virtual hugs your way, Friend!! ;)
Enjoy the aquarium today!! ;-D
We're gettin' there. We're not there yet. But we're gettin' there! --Bruce Springsteen
"Stay hard, stay hungry, stay alive", Raelyn

September 25, 2016 at 9:42 AM

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