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Schools out, biking, Omaha, puzzle.

Today is my first official day of summer and when I looked at my clock at 8:37am I thought: ahhh! I’m not at school welcoming kids into my room! I have so many thoughts//feelings//emotions. A chapter ending is always happy and also sad. The passing of time is something I will never fully understand, but I’m starting to realize that some of the moments are bigger than I give them credit for. This year in particular felt like a big one. I was worried about middle school and Lucy absolutely crushed. She made friends with other kids who love Jesus, she was a bright light and her kindness was infectious and recognized. I drove her to school on the last day and the song came on that says: “I’ve witnessed your faithfulness , I’ve seen you breathe life within…” and when it was time to pray over her day in the car, I started crying thinking over how faithful God has been this year to Lucy in particular. I worry and worry and worry and I want to use this as a chance to remember that God is always faithful. 
Lucy was with friends on the last day of school (another sign that times are changing!) so my guys and I biked to cold stone. Sigge on this new bike is like a new dude! He LOVES biking. The other day he was heading out around the block for a cruise and I asked if I could join him and he goes: “totally! I love a good biking buddy.”  I’m secretly hoping this turns into something special we get to do together. Also- notice the ‘one hand biking’— he is very into showing off that skill. 

Teachers on the last day of school. Thankful for this group of ladies! We survived!!!!



Schools outs for the summer! 
On to: 2nd, 5th and 7th grade!





Sten and I went to Omaha last weekend for a wedding. It was an extremely short trip and worth it. We got to laugh with friends, hang out with family, and have time just the 2 of us. It was just really good. 

Lucy and her adorable friends at the last choir concert. 

AND lastly! The puzzle! Sten and I were planning to finish it last night with a glass of wine, but instead the kids finished it while they were home alone yesterday. I couldn’t be upset that they worked together to finish a puzzle, but it hurt slightly not to be the ones to finish it after we put in hours of work. 😂 

Cheers to summer. It’s going to be a good one. ❤️
xo. edc

 

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