Phew..

it was a crazy, busy, hot but fun weekend. We started out Friday night at Happy Hour that wound up turning into Happy Night :) - Case was home just for the weekend and it is probably the last time we will see him maybe even this year unless we go up there. Boo.... but he is going to have one heck of a senior year! But since he wasn't home for his 21st birthday we all met down at Dickman's and had his birthday celebration - it was so nice to be out with just us adults and no kids yelling at us.

Saturday night we headed to the St.Pius festival, I tried to bribe Brayden out of going but he wanted to go and see his friends. It was so hot, that I, wait for it, didn't even drink a beer - I know right, you know it is hot then! I am not one for draft beer to begin with but it just didn't sound good at all that night. It was too crowded and the boys had a great time, so that is all that matters.

Saturday was also the 3 year anniversary of dad's passing - I can't believe it has been 3 years. Some days it seems just like yesterday and other days it seems so long ago. It hasn't gotten any easier by far, but the great memories have become stronger and more clearer. For the longest time all I could think about was his last week and how he wasn't dad anymore - I still see those images every once in a while and they haunt me for the whole day, but it doesn't seem to be happening as much anymore - I am able to smile more and hear his laughter and feel his love. He would be so proud of all of us - he really would. He would love to be there at the house with all of those little kids, especially the little girls. For the longest time it was always the boys and Olivia. He would definitely be eating up on Kali, Jordyn and Lydia - they are all so cute!!!! Oh, how I miss him!

Yesterday we celebrated, Brayden's, Cary's, and Will's birthdays at moms. All I can say, is it ican get loud at mom's when everyone is there :)

I want to send out a special prayer request to Steve's grandma. This past week the family had to put her into The Pavillion down at the old St. Elizabeth north. Just keep her in your prayers as I am sure she isn't a happy camper. We love you Grandma!

I hope everyone had a great weekend - I never remember it ever being that hot for so long, so today it is like a cold front :) Ha, Ha, Ha.

Happy Monday!

Miss and love you dad ~ so much.

Much love and happiness to all,