I Have Been Away A While

Forgive me, my loyal readers - I have been away for a while! My life has not been my own during the past months. You will see why when you scroll through the recently added blog articles. As the movers are loading the last boxes on to the truck, I have caught up on life. You will find the last two articles on India, all of Daughter #1's end of high school activities, Daughter #2's Middle School Graduation and Daughter #1's High School Graduation Weekend.


I am on the move - literally! I have packed up my goods and am moving to the Windy City to join Sir. He has been traveling to work weekly, so us girls are loading up and moving out.


Please follow my new journeys - I am sure there will be a story or two to share!

Moving #3 - It Is Over

I can't say we are not sad and depressed to be leaving our wonderful home. So many memories have been made here. I have watched my daughters grow and mature. I have hosted many parties both large and small. I have curled up in front of the fire many nights.

But here we are in the final moments, taking time to remincious about our life in our old home. We took pictures at the front door - the place we took pictures of the first day of school for nine years. We took pictures behind our favorite curtains! The backyard provided another great site to take pictures as we shared stories. The play house was built by Grandpa's, Uncles and friends the week we moved into the house.

So, we are off. We are on the move. Headed to a new home with new memories and, I am sure, wonderful stories to tell!

Moving #2 - Almost Finished

Wow! We are almost finished! The rooms are almost empty. Daughter #1 and Daughter #2 don't like hanging out - it makes them too sad. Thank goodness Daughter #1 drives - they are out running errands while I hold down the fort.

Moving #1 - What A Mess

Yikes! My house is a mess! This is what it takes to move on!

We are living on a few items!! It feels like we are camping out!

Daughter #1 - Graduation Week-End

Graduation Weekend started on Friday with the Honors and Awards Assembly. The seniors and juniors, all dressed in knee-length white dresses, start the day at the Junior-Senior Breakfast. After breakfast, family and friends gather at the school for the Awards Assembly followed by the long-standing Barstow tradition, Ring Ceremony. Seniors present the juniors with their class rings.

Sydney received several awards at the Honors and Awards Assembly. The Presidential Award for community service, the Knights Court Award for her involvement and leadership in sports and a coveted top award at the school for . This is a picture of her receiving the award from the brother of the boy for whom the award was established.

Daughter #1's graduation party was held on Saturday! What an exciting day. Daughter #1 celebrated with her best friend and had a party filled with family, friends, teachers and parent's work associates. The food was delicious, the cake was heavenly and the crowd was divine.

Baccalaureate was held on Sunday. A traditional day of caps and gowns with the opportunity to throw caps in the air. Grandmas, Grandpas, Uncle Doug and Aunt Teri joined our family as we celebrated.

Graduation Night finally arrived. The tradition at Barstow: ladies in floor-length white dresses carring a dozen red roses. It was a beautiful night although the air was a bit nippy as the sun set while we watched Daugther #1 receive her diploma. Once again, she was surrounded by family and friends to celebrate this joyous event.