Gavin, Aubri, and I were able to take a much needed trip back to Minnesota. I was missing family and friends so much and couldn't bear not seeing them before we moved. It was hard to leave Micah, but because of finances thought it would be best to give the older two a trip since Micah was able to fly out to Colorado when we looked for houses out there. Zac had to continue to pack the house up while we had fun (sorry honey!). It was Aubri's first trip on a plane and Gavin's first remembered trip. Aubri enjoyed the first fifteen minutes of the plane ride then asked to get off because she was bored. Overall, they both enjoyed it. My mom lent her car out to us to use which helped keep costs down too. We stayed with my sister the first night and she cut our hair and highlighted mine...yahoo for a sister with talent! We were able to make it to my nephew Tegan's first birthday. Zac's mom threw us a little picnic to see family members. I was able to see my grandma Kvale and grandma Juene, which was important since their health has not been well. We stayed at my dad's house a few nights and the kids enjoyed searching for worms, playing games, and helping grandpa make his special malts. We then headed to the cities to stay at our friend Mandy's house and discovered both of her kids had strep. O'well. We had an awesome time letting the kids play, going to the beach, parks, building a campfire etc. We saw a few more friends and family but it was limited since we had been exposed to strep. Aubri ended up getting sick the day we left and was put on antibiotics the day after getting home for strep. I also got strep which put poor Zac in a hard spot trying to pack the moving truck and take care of all of the kids. As usual, God provided with our awesome neighbors stepping up to help with the kids and pack the truck. It was difficult to say goodbye to friends in CO, tears shed, but a new future awaits us here in AZ. Click on the Photo Album to see more pictures from Minnesota.
