Life moves fast...

This last weekend, we went with some of our friends to Sioux Falls, SD and then over the Luverne, MN for a wedding! While we were there we took some candids (in case you haven't already seen them on my FB). We concluded the Memorial Day weekend together as well, back in Rapid City, and went hiking. The following is a story told by pictures consisting of beautiful scenery, Honey, wedding fun, selfie wars, hiking, Jenga, and other randomness. Please enjoy. All photos are courtesy of us!                                                             Back in Rapid City...we went hiking on Memorial Day.         THE END!

Today my mom told me she is proud of me. On a day that is all about her. On a day where she deserves more than my late gift. The day where, if possible, the world and time should literally spin backward to provide a replay of all the happy memories she is surely reflecting on. But no, instead she turns the spotlight on me and I am the blessed one whose mom never fails to encourage and uplift - even on Mother's day. Isn't that just the example us "children" never knew we were desperate for? Selflessness. It's strikes me that THAT is the ultimate job of moms. Under the layers of boogers and what's left of the baby food jar...past the point of no return when adolescent attitudes begins and independence strikes...beyond the tears of each passing grade level and major life events...you will find the one who stands tightly grasping her trophy of selflessness.  The truth is, however, it is I who am proud. I am proud to know my mother by many names, in fact. ...

This past week we visited our home state of Florida. I'll try not to bore you with a huge recap of everything we did. But I will say it was both a fun and exhausting trip. Basically, anytime we visit Florida it's never a "vacation" in the true sense of the word. Setting my alarm every morning doesn't exactly ring "you're on vacation!" to me. But we had places to be and people to see and commitments to attend. We flew in to Orlando as usual and my mom picked us up. We headed straight to Panera Bread (oh the broccoli-cheddar soup was delcious..) before she dropped us off at Casey and Kendra's house where we would stay for the week. Upon arriving to their house, we were greeted by Casey who was holding Avery. Normally it's all hugs and hellos. This time it was some version of the following: Casey: (opens door) "Hey guys!" Amy: "Hi Casey!" (no hug, immediately enters house) Casey and Jeff: (Still standing at the door wh...