Summer Recap 2025

 This summer was a great mix of fun, relaxation, exercise and projects. 

We enjoyed our annual family trip to Sunriver

Hudson took 2nd in a Bowling tournament

Greg and I and 2 fun coworkers enjoyed a work conference in New Orleans

We cleaned out my dad's closet, organized the garage, had a retaining wall put in our backyard and barked the front and back yard. We also added to our Rose Garden in honor of dad.

Other Summer mentionables:

Wings and Waves

Backyard Camping

Inflatable Water Slide

Rock Climbing

Condo Trips

OMSI

Top Golf

Park Fun

Bowling...Lots of Bowling!

Lots of walks with the dogs, Hapkido for the guys, dance class for me and visits to the YMCA pool and gym floor for us all!

Cheers to the next chapter

5th grade for Hudson and I, the Navy for Daniel and more retirement for Greg 

Happy 11th Birthday Hudson

 How are you 11 years old?!?!  

Watching you grow are some of the best times of my life. You are active, emotional, inquisitive, outgoing and unique. You are funny, feisty, brave, and bold.  

This year you've really taken to bowling; participated in leagues and tournaments. You played soccer, basketball and saw the Globetrotters and the Trailblazers. You've enjoyed getting involved with Cub Scouts and being on the radio weekly with the Hudson Huddle. We enjoyed small trips to the beach and Sun River, and savored our time as a family; spending as much time as possible with Papa. This year was a steady year of growth with friends and family by your side.

Hudson's Favorites:

Food: Chicken Nuggets and Tacos

Snacks: Doritos and Cheeze-its

Sweet Treat: Freeze Dried Skittles and Cookie Dough Bites

Book: The Purple Space Chickens Series

TV Show: Girls Meets World

Youtuber: TFG, JT Valor, CaylusBlox, Mystic 7 and TonyTM Pokemon

Sport: Bowling and Basketball

Sports Team: Kansas City Chiefs

Color: Red

Song or Singer: Forrest Frank 

Activity: Playing Pokemon Go

Because of you, I strive, everyday to be a better version of myself for you. I pray that you know God, love God and follow God everyday of your life. Allow him to direct your hopes, dreams, goals and choices. You will do amazing things and I can't wait to continue to watch and support you every step of the way.

Happy Birthday!

 

New Orleans

 I had the opportunity to participate in a Biblical Worldview Conference in New Orleans. Greg was able to come along as well. We were able to explore Bourbon street, the World War II Memorial, enjoy fabulous food and the conference was phenomenal. We even spoiled ourselves and flew First Class for the first time!