July 2026

It was a bittersweet July, as we spent our last weekend at Lake Washington. It has been such an epic family gathering location for almost 25 years 🩵 Lovingly dreamed and planned for a family of 5 that grew and grew, and grew some more. And while the lake will no longer be our gathering space, our hearts are overflowing with priceless memories shared together at Grandma & Grandpa's home. 

Hadley & Piper were blessed with a trip out west to visit their Great Aunt Bev! They were even joined by Auntie Kim & Auntie Kara!

Hadley & I spent some time painting and spiffing up her rental home for this fall.

Piper and her best friends have been bisy working on their Senior bucket list!

And Bryndel has been busy picking berries, visiting friends, going to the library, swimmimg in the pond, and taking a visit to the zoo.

June 2026

The girls have been busy working, running, hiking, going to camp, and enjoying time with family this month.

We got in a nice hike for Father's Day.

Piper & Bryndel spent an amazing week at FCA camp running cross country with their good friends.

Kyle's family spent bittersweet time together this week, grieving the loss of their lovely mom, Carolyn. And, while it was incredibly sad, it was also joyous when thinking about her reunion with Jim in heaven. Praise God. She was a beautiful example of hard work and amazing hospitality. 

(Many more Andersons gathered to celebrate her life at our house, but we forgot to snap any pictures until the end.)

From there, we ventured to the MN for one last Graham Family Vacation at the lake. We got in lots of swimming, whiffle ball, boating, tubing, night games lit with glow sticks galore, and even time with Grandma Joan. 

Iceland 2026

Hard to believe, but 25 years ago this summer we were married! In celebration, we took an epic week long adventure to Iceland! It truly was the land of fire and ice, and did not disappoint. From Reykjavik, to the Golden Circle, through Thingvellir National Park, down to the Black Sand beaches, out onto the Snaefellsnes Pennisula, through endless waterfalls, and incredible lava fields, we covered most of the southwestern portion of this stunning island. In addition, the Icelandic people were welcoming, kind, polite, helpful, and had hospitality skills that put most other countries to shame. It was such a treat to have this week together ❤️ 

May 2026

May was full of track meets!

Grandma came to a chilly meet!

Cyndy & Jeff made it to a hot one!

Piper also had a great time at prom this month.

Bryndel had a big Nature's Fury project at school. 

Kyle & Piper did a little food plot work together. 

And we checked out Grandma's potential new lot!

April 2026

It has been a bit chilly this month, but our runners have been out in full force anyway! Both the HS and MS track seasons are off to a great start! Piper has been busy running 400 & 800s again this year, but her cross country coach has also convinced her to run the mile as well! 

Bryndel has been running the mile and the 400!

We've taken in a few chilly and even rainy meets.

We miss watching Hadley out on the track, but she makes our cheering section even better.

We got to help Grandma clean out her garage, and kids had a bit of fun while doing it, hehe.

I also managed a quick trip down to FL to catch up with my college roommates. Such a blessing!