Where do I begin. The last few weeks have been a whirlwind; so much has happened in such a short time I don’t know if I will be able to recall it all. And it doesn’t help that I’m not very lively right now. It’s a little after 7am here and I’ve yet to find some caffeinated beverage, so I may not be very entertaining, more informative probably.
Leaving Sierra Vista was bittersweet, Dave and I have been so blessed with wonderful friends, I wish we could have stayed. I hate goodbyes. I hope I will have the privilege to find more friends as good as the ones I have now. I think of you often. Memories will keep me going until I get to see you all again.
Our drive to Wisconsin was grueling. The first day we drove for 16 hours, all the way to North Platte Nebraska. We got the LAST room at a decent hotel (apparently, the Nebraska boys state golf tournament was monopolizing all the hotels) and tried to smash a good night’s sleep into 6 hours. The next day we struggled, driving through a horrible storm, torrential downpour accompanied with 50 mile an hour winds. But finally, we made it to my parent’s house. It was good to be home. Most of our time there was spent hanging out, and preparing for my sister’s graduation party. My mom’s sister and her family came from North Dakota to help as well; they always are such a great party staff. I don’t know how we would’ve gotten our wedding together without them. Side note: Dave and my ONE year anniversary is on Sunday, awwwww. The party was a lot of fun, it did end up raining and even hailing at one point, Kayla even ran out in it to save some tents she had borrowed from a friend. Everyone thought that was pretty funny.
Wednesday, the day after we arrived in WI, we went to a Twins game with my brother, and Dave’s brother who lives in the cities, since none of us had see the new Target Park. The park was cool!
I do love an outdoor ball game. But man, do the twins suck right now. It was embarrassing. At least it was a quick game, and I got some delicious concessions food. So it was a worthwhile trip.
All in all, the Swanson visit was wonderful, I got to see many friends and family that I hadn’t since the wedding, and it was nice to catch up with everyone. I also got my hair cut, long overdue. Chopped a good 8 inches off. I feel like a new woman, I don’t know why I always try to grow my hair out, short hair just looks so much better. Gave the dog a bath, since I found out he hadn’t had one since I gave him one for the wedding, yeeeeesh. Oh! And DUNN BROS, how I miss my free coffee and other assorted drinks, I was definitely spoiled when I worked there. So far, haven’t found a decent replacement in AK either.
Sunday morning we got up early so we could make it up to Superior in time for Dave’s church. Pastor Tom saw us and actually called us up on stage so he could pray for us, it was nice. We spent the next few days living at Dave’s parent’s house. They had a party for Levi (brother-in-law) and also a party for us so that Dave’s family could all see us before we left. I’m still getting to know everyone, but they are a great group of people, and I am excited to know them better. We got to go golfing with Dave’s brother at this little rinky-dink golf course. A par 64. (Normal is 72) I was feeling pretty good about my score at the turn, until I realized it was only a par 31 nine. It was a fun course though, the greens were CRAP. They looked like the surface of the moon. But it made for a lot of laughs, and not as much pressure to make the putt, since you really had no idea where the ball was going to end up after going over all those potholes.
Looking back, it seems like months ago that I saw Arizona, even Wisconsin; it’s hard to believe it’s only been a few weeks. I miss it all already, but I’m thankful I have wonderful people and places to call home.
Soak that view in...
Hope its nice where you are!
