Grandpa's 90th

In April, Myles and I, along with my mom and dad, Siri, and Raum, drove to Iowa to celebrate Grandpa Haugen's 90th birthday. Grandpa had had some medical issues starting in February, followed by a worsening of his confusion, memory, and overall cognition. He was temporarily living at a rehab center waiting for room to open up at the memory care center affiliated with their assisted living facility. It had been a stressful couple of months for him, my grandma, and my mom and her siblings, but everyone had pulled together well to take care of him.

It was so wonderful to see Grandpa. Although confused at times, he was still loving, tender, witty, and interested. He asked me several questions about my family and how life is going in Colorado, and he enjoyed watching Myles and Raum play. We were all very excited that he was with us to celebrate his 90th birthday, and in good spirits for his dinner out. It was really special.

My Girl

Sweet Sydney Belle - this girl is so amazing that I wish I could pause time just to ensure I don't miss any little part of her growing up years. She's in between being my baby girl and growing into her own young person. Still innocent and childlike, but knowing and understanding more about the world around her. She is kind, compassionate, sensitive, tenderhearted, responsible, mature, insightful, smart, and so many other wonderful things. I snapped this photo at the park the other night and it captures for me so many things I feel about her. I love this little lady.

Easter 2017

Easter 2017 in more photos than words - we began the day with an egg hunt at home, went to church for an amazing service to celebrate our risen Lord, had another egg hunt at Grandma and Grandpa's followed by lunch and an afternoon of cousins playing. It was a gorgeous day!