fourth of July

Here is some photos from the hatchery, and fourth of July in Mead. We went with the Evans and Andersons, it was so fun. We didn't get all cute on fourth of July but we did have an awesome dinner at a mexican restaurant, bought fire works and lit them off next to the hotel. It was so fun and perfect for us.

Visit from the Kielczewski family

My uncle Ricky was always my favorite uncle growing up. He was the big kid that we had fun with. So when he comes to town I make sure I bring the kids and we go do something fun with him. I love watching my kids with him because it brings back great memories from when I was a kid. His son Alex is just like him, the kids had a blast with him too. I was so happy to hear they were coming into town, I haven't seen them in years and it was great. My aunt Ruth has ALS and it was hard to see her like that. Her speech was difficult to understand but she has a great attitude and is so positive. I wanted to cry several times but it wasn't the right time. You know growing up these were the people I look up too and in my mind I am still that kid looking up to them. You don't want people to get old or sick, I want that young memory to last forever.
We went to IFly and to the beach while they were here and caught up memories. I didn't want our time to end and not going to lie I balled like a baby when they had to leave. I can't wait for our next visit and hopefully it is sooner this time.

Proposal

Today was a busy day. Joe a while back asked me to help him with ideas on how to propose to Amanda. Of course I was super excited and had tons of ideas. Joe liked to involve the boys so we got the boys shirts made that said "Mom,say yes!" and planned that he would propose on the Santa Monica pier. Amandas mom came and was part of the surprise. Needless to say, she was shocked and happy. After the proposal, I headed home and got ready to head to AV to help set up for the graduation.

Graduation from AV and after party

Graduation day at AV was really great. The ceremony was on the field at the college. So many people where there. Jake brought the kids and sat in the stands. The nursing group was called up first and it felt good walking the stage and the teachers cheering you on. I do regret not staying for the whole thing. I guess towards the end the students got to walk past their teachers. I instead took off during the ceremony to go set up the party that was at a friends house. The party was great, a lot of people showed up. Jake and the kids were there, the kids hug out in the back room and watched moves. I was tired from the day and left kinda early.