JULY 14

Hello family! Yes, July 14...this is the date of McKenna's farewell! Holy cow... I still can't believe it. There were 4 other people in our area that got their calls the same day. Two of them go Aug. 28th, one goes Sept. 1st, and one goes Sept. 11th. I did not expect Kenna to go so soon. But, it will actually be better than just waiting around. She has been so excited. We had a neighbor bring over some Filipino food yesterday. Pretty tasty. We have had fun looking up lots of fun details about where she is going. Her city, Bacolod, is nick named the City of Smiles! Fun huh?! Lots of friendly people. I never imagined having a missionary since we don't have any boys. I feel very blessed. Thank you all for being such a great support and example to each of my girls over the years! I've been so excited for her that I haven't thought about the reality of saying goodbye for awhile. She is literally my buddy. She goes EVERYWHERE with me!! It will be an adjustment for this mama for certain. Kam better step it up... unfortuantely, she is in 100% teen mode:)) My girls get out of school next Thurday, May 23rd. I seriously canNOT believe this school year is over!! All four of my girls have gone to Sunset Elementary and we have had some incredible teachers and great experiences. It is a little sad to me that my baby is leaving elementary. An end of an era for me. Kam will be a freshman. I feel tears in my throat as I'm typing. Better change the subject.
Ok, this next part is for Mark (and Angie)... I am seriously a horrible, lame, loser sister. I even thought about calling and telling you we were going to Lagoon. But talked myself out of it. We had an employee give us free tickets (which ended up not being free by the way). It was a quick trip and last minute decision. BUT, that is NO excuse!! We are lame! I'm sorry!! I will never ever do that again!! Forgive me brother??!! Also, whats up with dangling some big news and then saying we shall tell you later???? You're killing me smalls. We are so excited to have you stay with us in July!
Now for Jeff (and Kayla)... thank you a million times for coming out on Mother's Day. What a treat. I still keep thinking about how kind it was fro Kayla to sacrifice her day for us. It was so neat. Mark... you and I are just going to have to get used to being out-done. I mean, it was Jeff who did this whole blog too!! We may have to combine our efforts Mark!! Haha. It was a fun time and I am grateful we had a couple days to visit.
Well, I'm signing off. Let me know your travel plans everyone! I feel like summer hasn't even officially started and its already going fast. We have so much to get done by July! Take care everyone and love you all bunches!
Sher