Family celebrations

We spent the weekend celebrating many things and starting to say goodbye to family. Michael's family went over to his parents' house Saturday afternoon- everyone from the area was there which was so nice. A special shout out goes out to Patrick who even made time to hang out the day of his senior prom. I told him that was the difference between guys and girls...

From there we went over to my parent's house. Libbie graduated from IU last weekend, which we had to miss due to Lauren's wedding. It was so sad not to be there- going down to Bloomington to watch Lib graduate and walk around campus to take fun pictures is always something I thought I would do. I just always pictured myself being there. I'm so glad my parents had a graduation gathering for Libbie (and Samantha & Heather) last night. Just like my mom toasted...so many things to celebrate- 3 college graduates, 2 engagements (Libbie & Matt, and Samantha & Ben), 2 moves (the Burkes are moving to Florida, and we're moving to London), and the future Dr. Matt finished his 1st year of optometry school! Even though my mom was polite with her toast, we were really there for the graduates. I could not be more proud of my sister. She has such a wonderful personality, and has accomplished so much already. I can't wait to watch her story continue to unfold. Alright...enough of the cheesiness.

It was so cool how many family members came in town for her. Grandma Neda and Heather flew in from Minnesota. Aunt Donita and Samantha drove up from Lexington. Matt's parents and Michael's parents were there, and so many of the families from my Mom's side were represented- the Lundbergs, Papa Jerry, the Burkes, and the Schackmuths.

Gotta love the generations pictures. This was the first time Grace was able to meet my Grandma Neda, my Dad's Mom. Grace just loved her- so many smiles and "conversations."

I hope you enjoy these pictures as much as I do. I definitely was the annoying person making everyone stop to take pictures, but hopefully I was right when I said you would get over it and thank me later.        

First picture of Grace with all of her uncles ... all 3 Uncle Matts