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Some recent photos of the kids...

This one cracks me up!

Fall is here!!

GO VIKINGS!

Grandma Zacher

Today was a somber day. We honored the life of Joel's Grandma, Rose Zacher. She passed away Monday October 1st. We gathered with family and friends this morning to celebrate her life. I did not realize how far reaching her love was. She had many friends and family sharing story after story of her warmth and kindness. She was a woman that people looked forward to spending time with. I did not have an opportunity to get to know her well because of dementia but I felt as though I knew her from all the stories I heard over the years.

Funny story... Joel and I were heading in the van with the kids up north yesterday. Joel was the driver and I was navigating. Not a good combo! I was engrossed in a game on the iPad and next thing I know, Joel is asking me if we missed a turn. Oops! We ended up having to go about 45 minutes out of the way to get to the hotel. We turned onto the final leg and happened to be two cars behind Joel's sister. Then we passed through the town where Grandma Zacher lived and passed by her house. Joel lit up when we drove through the town. You could see the memories flooding back. The last time we had been on that road was on our way to our honeymoon. Joel thinks Grandma Zacher sent us on that path and I agree! I am a great navigator, I swear!! Except for my other screw up the next day and we can't attribute that to anything but my ditsy brain.

So, today was tough but we know she is in a better place. Like I said, I did not know her well but I married into a family that she helped cultivate and for that I am thankful. She will be missed.

Logan's New Wheels!

The wait is over... 
Drum roll please... 

Logan's wheelchair has arrived! 

After a long day of custom fitting last week, Logan has a fabulous new ride. He went from being a baby in a stroller to a little boy in his chair. The wheelchair is more than I imagined! A place for him to play. A mode of transportation. And a way for him to connect with his friends and family.

He is being seen. He no longer hides in a stroller or an infant car seat. He is up for all to see and what a handsome sight that is! 

Logan... oh, the places you'll go! I can't wait to see. 

The journey will have it's ups and downs but I know you will teach us all a lesson or two along the way!

    Your independence will soar. Your confidence is sure to shine! 

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Lauren's Birthday

Last Friday was Lauren's 4th birthday. We made a trek to Fargo to visit with my family. The kids had a great weekend. Logan did so well and had a very healthy trip! We went to the Fargo Fall Fest. Lauren and her cousin Maddie played in the bouncy castle, went on the slide, painted pumpkins, rode ponies, and played with animals at the petting zoo. It was cold and windy (go figure, its Fargo) so Logan and I headed back to my parents. The rest of the crew went go-carting. To my surprise, Lauren had a blast! I thought she would be scared, boy I was wrong. She had a good birthday weekend and returned home with a ton of toys. Now it is time for me to purge her toy box!

Tomorrow Logan goes in for his wheelchair fitting. We should be bringing it home with us! I will post photos as soon as I can. We have been waiting a handful of months for this. so exciting!!