And then the cherry on top of the whole week and weekend, was getting to see and talk face-to-face with ALL of my kids! Breck is thriving in Argentina with his companion Elder Rocha! He has been speaking Spanish so much that it was difficult for him to speak in English. The Holt’s came for ice cream and cake, but also got a chance to speak some Spanish with Aubrey (who also had a difficult time remembering English!). The…
Mother’s Day weekend, my friend Ruthie and I were crazy enough to sign up for a 5K in Georgetown, put on by the Police Department, that included 16 intense obstacles. Ruthie’s husband and boys also participated in the race (the oldest on the right is a Marine, so as you can imagine it was child’s play for him!). Ruthie (and husband) was only able to run the 5K due to an injured hand. Ruthie’s husband running through the tires. Ruthie’s…
I had another wonderful birthday this year, Christina Holt made me a carrot cake (my favorite!) from scratch, and it was as good as it was beautiful!! Mom ordered me some clothes and Sasha sent me this shirt. I also received wonderful cards from my other siblings and extended family, and phone call from Matt (who always remembers and calls on my birthday!). I received numerous texts and birthday wishes from friends and family via social media (thank you everyone,…
May is always a little stressful with the end of school quickly approaching, and all the activities going on. And for Merinda, it hasn’t started out too great. Pages and pages of AP World History she is trying to complete. Tearing her pants at a church activity. Having someone step on, and smash her phone at that same activity (it’s actually Aubrey’s phone that cost Aubrey $400, Merinda has just been “borrowing” it until Aubrey gets home). Add to all…
For my birthday gift this year I told Brad I wanted to take a boxing class at our local gym. And of course I needed boxing gloves and wraps for my class. And of course the gloves needed to be pink (because I’m still a lady…just a boxing one!). And then I just had to wear my pink shirt to match my pink gloves! My friend Ruthie striking a boxing pose. My awesome class My class with our awesome…