Levi was wanting his photo taken last night. It was funny and the first time he’s asked.

Rachel found this farm 4 minutes away to pick berries and flowers. The prices weren’t bad, $10 to fill the vase and the raspberries only cost about $5.50. Levi liked walking through the rows of raspberries and bringing back half of one he’d smush to put in the bucket.

Rachel’s parents are visiting Iowa for the first time since we moved here. Her dad fixed two of my doors that wouldn’t shut properly and then helped me replace a part in the toilet so I didn’t have to pay $500 to the plumber. Today we went to a car show in Panora.

Evening park stop with the boys.

I lost my Grandma this past week. She had Alzheimer’s and it’s not completely shocking, but also thought I’d have more time with her. I went to see her over my lunch, then went back to be with my family later in the day. About 30 minutes after I left my mom called to tell me she had passed away.

Before I moved to Michigan, my office was right by her house and I’d go over often to have lunch with her and my grandpa. It was fun to hear them talk, give advice and just get to be with her. I’ve been going through some old photos and videos and these are some l’m so glad I have.

My parents watched the boys so Rachel and I could go to Amana colonies for an early birthday day trip.

Went to see fireworks at a truck stop.