2024--A New Year

The new year began with a flight back to Idaho from Iowa, this time with Anna and Joshua. Lydia stayed in Iowa to join the Dordt University orchestra on tour to various venues in Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois. Anna spent about a week in Idaho before returning to Dordt to start the second semester. 

Once the second semester started, the girls ran in indoor track meets every weekend. Hope I can get more pictures of Lydia in the outdoor season.

After two and a half years of nerve pain including two six-week stints with physical therapy, chiropractic visits, and an unsuccessful cortisone shot, I had surgery to remove bone spurs impinging nerves in my cervical spine. I had an amazing caretaker who kept everything together at home, helped me with my self-care, and even made a spreadsheet of all my medications to make sure I didn't get behind on pain. His tender care made me fall in love with him all over again.💕

My swollen, bruised neck after surgery.

This neck brace was so helpful the first week after surgery.

Looking much better the third-week post-op. 

Nicolas and Josie's Wedding

 

The handsome groom with his beautiful bride.

The first pictures are all courtesy of Hannah Leora Photography and Alyssa Mae Photo.

Seth did such a great job playing for the wedding. All the hours of planning and practicing were used for his senior project presentation.

Below are other candid photos of the rehearsal dinner and wedding day taken by friends and family. 

We served brisket, green beans, roasted potatoes, Caesar salad, toasted bread, and cheesecake for the rehearsal dinner. So thankful for my sister and her husband who came and helped finish the meal prep, serve, and clean up.

Fun reception with trivia and karaoke. The above is Nicolas' groomsmen and friends singing "You Raise Me Up" 😊