Over the past few weeks we have really enjoyed our adventures! We were able to go and see Stewart, Julie, Grandma Dar and Brody in Eugene Oregon and we had such a fantastic time! It was so great to spend time with Brody (although he really wanted to spend time with Derek and I was just the substitute when Derek wasn't around!) We had fun shopping for their new addition coming in May and Derek had a blast on the golf course with Stewart! They were also able to hit up a brewery on the way home. I think the highlight of our trip to Eugene was the family dinner we had on Friday night! Derek made Grandma Dar's famous Scalloped Potatoes and Stewart made his famous ribs. To top the weekend off... Grandma Dar made her famous Chex Mix, Julie gave us all the leftovers and Brody made us scooby snacks! (which consisted of sugar and corn syrup and they looked like dog bones! He is so thoughtful!)
Needless to say, it was such a wonderful treat to be with family and it was one of our favorite weekends out here! We can't wait to go back for Brody's birthday in May!
Derek has been writing a Bible study series for Trinity, he has also been working on their website, preaching and finding time to listen and learn to the great leadership that is here! It has been a great year so far! He preached today and I was able to catch his sermon! I worked this morning at 5 and was off by 10:30 just in time to catch his last service! Once again it was a great sermon (but I am biased, so check it out for yourself later on during the week!)
I am very excited to get home! Although, please say a couple prayers for me on Wednesday! I am not a great traveling and tend to get a little anxious and sick! I am the girl that occasionally needs the bags that air inside the seats in all airplanes!
I will be home on Wednesday afternoon and I fly out on Monday morning! I am extremely excited to watch Maggie play ball. It has been really hard lately to know she is playing and not be there. Especially if I am bored sitting at home! Jackie is coming home too so my parents will be in for a full house! (Poor Dad will really need a man cave after this weekend!)
I am also excited to catch up with my friends and extended family! It has been so long since I have seen everyone! Katie also moved into her own condo so I am really excited to see her place!
I am hoping to see everyone I can when I am home but I know this can be impossible with schedules! So I invite you to come to cheer Maggie on! She plays West Fargo Thursday night and Brainerd on Saturday afternoon! Give me a call if you need details!
Ok... if you can't tell already... I am eager to set foot in the midwest and I am actually looking forward to seeing snow!
I will end with some pictures that I have been meaning to post! Here is a couple from our trip to Eugene! These are the only two I had on my camera! Brody has a Nintendo and the boys had a great time playing Star Wars! Gordy is our neighbor and we babysit him on occasion! Derek and I asked him over to make Ginger bread houses and it was too much fun!
