A little catch up

I haven't posted in awhile. I'll be honest and say I've been tired and depressed. So many things going on at once that it is just a bit overwhelming. I am finally, kind of, feeling better. I still don't have much energy thanks to not sleeping well, but hopefully I'll get there soon.

Today, we said goodbye to Tryphena. We are going to miss her so much! We did take her a goodie bag...candy covered pretzels. And Chloe made her a felt lion that she said she was going to wear the rest of the day. Hopefully, we'll see her at the library awards ceremony at the end of the summer. She said she was going to try to come because she wants to see Chloe get her award.

We, our family, had more bad news. Sunday night my Dad's cousin, Wilburn, called from Florida. My Dad had a difficult time understanding him, but finally realized Wilburn had had a stroke. Wilburn and his family are very special to John and myself. They were the only extended family at our wedding. In fact, they drove down a snow covered mountain then up another mountain just to get to our wedding. They are awesome people and we are hoping for the best for Wilburn.

Monday night I met a friend for coffee. We talked for over two hours. It was something I needed. Between being sick and school work, I think I've felt a little isolated lately. The girls are probably feeling it too, but they haven't complained...yet. I also got to hold her new baby the whole time. There is nothing quite like comforting a little one to make your own issues fade away. I'm grateful to her for coming out with the little one just to spend time with me. She is totally awesome!

Saturday we took the girls to a dinosaur exhibit in Columbia. Chloe had been wanting to go the past couple of years, but we never made it. She never let us forget it. lol So, this weekend we went. It had some very cool hydraulic-powered dinosaurs. We also played a little dino mini-golf.

I spent most of this past weekend crocheting a baby blanket for a baby shower this coming weekend. Yeah, nothing like waiting until the last minute. Anyway. I finished it on Sunday and I love the color! I hope she likes it. The girls have been looking forward to this shower for awhile now, so they are very excited it is finally here. It just means more family time!