Hopefully this isn't too embarassing for the three amigos.


We went to Chuck E Cheese's one night

Another Try at Blogging

I've decided to give blogging another try. My first attempt lasted only a short while but I feel the need to preserve memories. In May my brother found out he has cancer and my neice was diagnosed with leukemia. I am feeling nostalgic and realizing that each day we have is a gift. I want to write my thoughts and feelings down and post pictures and have a way of preserving moments. Hopefully I will be more diligent this time around.


Katelynn and I just returned from visiting my brother in Missouri. We had a wonderful time and it was sooo good to reconnect with Josh and Ali and get to know Conrad and Amelia bettter. Josh and Ali, if you are reading this thanks for being great hosts and making Katelynn and I feel welcome in your home. You two are absolutely amazing and such an example to me. I really look up to the both of you and love your sweet family so much. Kyle stayed home with the other four kids and ended up getting pretty sick while we were gone. Kyle, thanks for supporting me and encouraging me to go and see Josh and Ali. We went to some of the church sites in Missouri but sadly I forgot my camera. We went to Independence, Liberty Jail, and Adam-ondi-ahman. We also went to Jamesport Missouri which has the largest Amish community west of the Mississippi. I was able to see lightning bugs for the first time and experience the awesome humidity of Missouri. The pictures above are from our trip.