I've got a sweet sister...

A sweet post--love this girl.

Hamburg Bound

My baby bro, Russ got his mission call tonight. Love this kid and so proud of him...

The Pelo Post

Oh, I've been dreading this day for a while now. In all reality, I've been ignoring it like the plague itself and trying my hardest to pretend it wasn't going to happen. And no, it's not that school is out and I'm responsible for four kids to have a great, productive yet still lazy-enough summer. I'm actually looking forward to having them around...

It's what will be missing from that summer.

Me, Cami Russon & Mychael-Ann Pelo 2004

& this...

Ash & Gwen 7/06

just to name a few. We'll miss the entire Pelo family! It's hard to see such a good family leave, but even harder when they've BECOME family. Seven years worth of good memories to remind me of how blessed we've been to have them be such a tangible part of our life. When they left Virginia for Salt Lake, Heather, Cami, MA and I had a last hoorah with a night out at an ice cream shoppe. I remember coming home, snuggling up to Casey and starting to sob because the Pelo's and Dudley's had become so dear to me.

Heather, Me, Cami & MA 7/04

And to think--I've done it to myself AGAIN! I started writing this a few days ago, but it made me too sad. So, MA when you read this--know how much you mean to me. I'm a better mother, wife and friend because of your example & have been changed for good. Lucky Virginia to get you!! I think I'll go eat some ice cream...:)