We just got back from our first almost real family vacation! I say almost real, because the whole reason we went where we did is because I had school work at Clemson (Clemson, South Carolina). HOWEVER, it was still mostly vacation! Pictures are below, but before we get to that I've got some updating to do:
On Thursday, April 18th my Grandpa McKibben passed away quickly and peacefully at home at the age of 78. He had a long life and he filled it by taking care of others, especially his family. While death and grief are something I don't deal with well, the unfortunate event brought family together which is always nice. We even had one last family meal at Ponderosa!
Dan is is keeping REALLY busy at work, but enjoying the challenge. On the 16th of April he organized a community event to bring awareness to child abuse and recognize the hard work and dedication of those individuals fighting on their behalf. There were about 50+ people and a ton of pinwheels :)
I'm enjoying work as usual, some stressful weeks in the past but isn't that ordinary? Class is going well and I'm excited to get into my Master's project : Examining Higher Education Opportunities in Youth Development in Indiana. That's all I'll go into, let me know if you want to know more! This past week I got the great honor of receiving the Clemson University YDL Professional Service Award for my efforts in academics and work! However there are a lot of people doing equally important things!
Remy, let's get to her! She is crawling like a crazy girl all over the place. She likes to pull herself up and stand, and then fall! It's great. Happy as always. She now says dog and duck, and lots of dadadadada of course. I am baba, the mmmm hasn't clicked in yet. She's still small but extrememly mighty. She did a GREAT job on the road and on vacation and she doesn't stop amazing us! We are SO thankful for our little joy maker!
Below are some pictures from our vacation, my battery died so they run short!
The Greenville Zoo! Her favorites included the ducks, pig, giraffes, and monkey!
We were outside as much as possible. This was on of our day trips hiking around at Cham Ram Park outside of Clemson.
On Thursday, April 18th my Grandpa McKibben passed away quickly and peacefully at home at the age of 78. He had a long life and he filled it by taking care of others, especially his family. While death and grief are something I don't deal with well, the unfortunate event brought family together which is always nice. We even had one last family meal at Ponderosa!
Dan is is keeping REALLY busy at work, but enjoying the challenge. On the 16th of April he organized a community event to bring awareness to child abuse and recognize the hard work and dedication of those individuals fighting on their behalf. There were about 50+ people and a ton of pinwheels :)
I'm enjoying work as usual, some stressful weeks in the past but isn't that ordinary? Class is going well and I'm excited to get into my Master's project : Examining Higher Education Opportunities in Youth Development in Indiana. That's all I'll go into, let me know if you want to know more! This past week I got the great honor of receiving the Clemson University YDL Professional Service Award for my efforts in academics and work! However there are a lot of people doing equally important things!
Remy, let's get to her! She is crawling like a crazy girl all over the place. She likes to pull herself up and stand, and then fall! It's great. Happy as always. She now says dog and duck, and lots of dadadadada of course. I am baba, the mmmm hasn't clicked in yet. She's still small but extrememly mighty. She did a GREAT job on the road and on vacation and she doesn't stop amazing us! We are SO thankful for our little joy maker!
Below are some pictures from our vacation, my battery died so they run short!
The Greenville Zoo! Her favorites included the ducks, pig, giraffes, and monkey!
We were outside as much as possible. This was on of our day trips hiking around at Cham Ram Park outside of Clemson.
Swinging, her favorite!
Go Tigers!
At the Georgia Aquarium with Great Godmother Melody in Atlanta, GA. This was one of the best days of my life, seeing Remy filled with so much excitement! She squealed and kicked non-stop at all the creatures! It was SO cool as an adult too! The whale sharks, beluga whales, coarl reef, and other fish were just incredible. This is such a cool place, and massive too! We LOVED spending time with Melody too :)
