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The wind was absolutely horrible on Monday.  When we got home this is what we found.  We are lucky that is all that happened because Monday night there were severe storms in the area.  There were lots of tornados spotted as well.  As soon as we got home we unpacked the vehicle and gathered our things and hung out in the basement the remainder of the night.  There was lots of tree, traffic light, and house damages around town due to the wind but that was all.  

Memorial Weekend!

Landon and his Great Grandma!  This was the first time Grandma Lillie met Landon.  She really enjoyed his visit.  

Four Generations on Kurtis' Side

On Saturday morning while Erica's kids were out fishing we drove to Madrid to see Kurtis' Grandma.  It is always fun to head out there and enjoy the country; it is always so peaceful.  We took a little walk out to were Kurtis used to play in the trees.

Landon enjoying being outside!

Kurtis reading to his Neice Amberlee.  We really hate being so far away from our Niece and Nephew as we hardly ever see them.  Amberlee attached to Kurtis right away but it took the kids a little while to warm up to me. By the time we were all playing, it was time to go our separate ways.  The exciting news is that we will see them again in a few weeks.

Landon enjoying the story from afar.  

Kurtis repainted this while we were there and created smoke stakes out of the front.  Roan loved it!  

This was our first road trip out of town.  I wasn't sure what to pack or what to expect but overall we did pretty well.  Landon did awesome considering we were in the car for what felt like eternity.  When we left Friday night we only made it to Gibbon and we had a screaming baby.  He was fighting sleep so we pulled over and I rocked him and then we were on our way.  We made it all the way to North Platte when we stopped to visit Cait and TJ at A&W.  We finally arrived in Grant around 10:30 p.m..  The weekend was lots of fun and very relaxing.  It was nice we had an extra day to spend with family.

On the way home that was another story.  Once we hit North Platte the wind was horrible. It was very scary and I know Kurtis didn't like driving in it.  We did stop in Kearney for a pit stop (Target!!)  and then headed home.  I am glad we left when we did because a huge storm was on the way.  

Farewell...

This last week of school was extremely difficult for me.  Since I have been teaching I am used to changes occurring within my grade level team; however, this year the changes were a little more than I was ready for.  Let's just say I had plenty of tears this week.

In January while at a wedding I was approached by my friend Ashley saying she was leaving Newell at the end of the year.  Ashely was our resource teacher.  Her and I worked very close the past couple of years with students I had in my room along with RTI.  While on maternity leave I found out that my partner teacher Cyndee was retiring.  She was an amazing mentor teacher and taught me so much.  Then after returning from maternity leave I found out another great friend Kelsey was moving.  Kelsey and I became really close over the four years we started together.  We definitely got closer during our grad classes through Doane.  To top it off our principal Brad decided to challenge himself as the new middle school principal.  WOW!!  These are four people I have grown extremely close to over the past four years.  They will leave a huge void in our school.  

The last week of school we gave our principal a farewell party.  All the students and staff wore Husker gear this day and we gave him his very own tunnel walk.  Since this was the same day as our make up field day I dressed Landon in his Husker gear as well.  He looked way too cute!  I'm a little bummed that it probably won't fit during football season.     

Surrounded by Love!

Landon is surrounded by so many people who absolutely love him.  We are grateful for all the family that comes and visits.  Seems like every week either my aunt and uncle, grandparents, or friends are here to visit.  It is nice that they are all so close considering both sets of our parents are a little further away.  

What's New?

Landon is starting to really chomp on his fists and fingers these days.  We have a feeling teeth are on their way! 

Landon is really starting to love his excersaucer that the teachers at my school got him.  He can even swivel himself around.

Mini Photo Shoot!

Since I got my new camera I have loved taking pictures!  I really want to take a photography class but in the meantime I am just going with the flow.  Landon and I went outside and took a ton of pictures!  My neighbor next door has tons of cute little things in her backyard so I went over and used them as props.  Landon didn't seem to mind all the pictures but I needed a little help from Daddy to get him to smile.  

Playdate!

This morning my friend Megan called asking if I could watch Jadyn so she could go get some things done at school and of course I said YES!!  It was so much fun playing!  Jadyn is such a sweetheart; she talked and laughed the entire time she was here.  She was also helping with Landon.  She was finding all the binkies and bringing them to me saying they were for the baby.  Then she would pull it out of his mouth and put it back it.  She was also taking care of her baby but putting her in Landon's swing and rocking her.