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!

March 2026

The month started with a sunset dinner with Hadley's soon to be college roommates! What a privilege to watch four beautiful young women on their college journey. And speaking of college, Piper and I toured four campuses in the past three weeks! She has at least three more on her list. This girl is on it! 

It wouldn't be March in Wisconsin without a good late season snow storm - of 20 inches!!

Thankfully, Hadley had spring break plans to visit Grammie in the FL warmth, and we got to join her a few days later!

Our portion of the trip unfortunately got delayed a WHOLE day due to plane troubles, but we made the most of it by checking out our melting pond.

Finally, we made it down to visit Grandma and were treated to dinner with Dave & Kristin too! We took an adventure down to the Everglades the following day and saw loads of alligators and really enjoyed the airboat ride.

We played some mean pickleball over the week.

We even snuck down to the ocean for a delicious meal at Gumbo Limbo.

Our very favorite part of the trip though, was lounging at Grandma's pool with a good book and a fun drink. 

Thanks for hosting us, Grandma!! We loved it ❤️ 

February 2026

Hadley is back in class and enjoying her second semester of college. She has been wrestling with TMJ issues since before Thanksgiving, but has been really tough and is slowly making progress. She is still on a mostly soup diet, but we are prayerful a good burger is in her future! Piper has been playing a ton of basketball mixed with school and Forensics. She even got to play Uncle Kraig's team at the UWEC Sonnetag Center earlier this month! Bryndel has been working hard at school and taking advantage of the snow before it disappears. We are anxious for spring, and track season!!