Usher...Usher

Hello family. I'm so sorry that I've been m.i.a for quite some time. Oddly enough, it has already been a week since school got out and I can hardly believe how fast the week went. If this is any indication of how the rest of the summer is going to be...then it will definitely be over way too fast! Among other things, I start summer school in a couple of weeks along with taking classes and teaching a Thinking Caps class called "A Wild Weather Adventure!" (an enrichment class for kids who sign up).
My biggest task to accomplish will be MOVING! I did it. No, I didn't take a giant plunge and buy a house or anything (anyone who has seen my checking account will thank me for that) I did, however, decide to move out of my cozy little apartment and into a cozy little house. Although it is nowhere near the house of my dreams...it does have, wait for it, A WASHER AND DRYER! My days of waiting months to do laundry (until I can collect enough quarters) are over!!! It does come with a small lawn...and sidewalks...but I guess that mowing and scooping are all a part of growing up. We'll see how it goes :) I'll post some pics for you guys once I move in...since no one seems to venture this way...EVER! (no pressure or anything)
Now to the story that I actually intended to tell you when I got on here! On Sunday, a crew of Fairbury ladies and I headed to Omaha for the Usher/Akon concert. We arrived in Omaha around 2:00...only 5 1/2 hours before the concert :) We ate a late lunch and then headed to the Old Market to have some drinks. I text Miss Ashley to see what some good spots would be and she recommended Billy Frogs where we ordered a delightful drink called "Pond Scum" It sounds as interesting as it tasted. One word. Tequila. 
Once we finally made it to the concert...we hit the main floor and then just kept walking forward...and forward...and forward. I swear to you, my heart almost stopped when I saw how close we were to the stage. I ended up sitting dead center and could see absolutely everything. Facial expressions and all. It was AMAZING! I am 99 percent positive that Usher and I made eye contact at one point and my legs ached the next day from dancing so much. I have now realized that my mission this summer should be to go to as many concerts as I possibly can because I absolutely LOVE them! Here are a few pics from the day.

For those of you who aren't sure exactly what Usher sings...this was my favorite from the night!





Hope you are all well and happy. I miss you all already and hope that we can get together soon!
Hugs from Fairbury! xoxo

HVD!

Happy VICTORIA DAY to our own special VICTORIA!!!  Hope you have a great day.  Can't wait to see you in June.  Keep blogging about your amazing adventures.  Soooo proud of you.
Aunt Di

Through The Eyes of a Grieving Daughter

Through the eyes of a grieving daughter....the world is gray.
Through the eyes of a grieving daughter....people go by and I stand still.
Through the eyes of a grieving daughter...I stare but see nothing, I feel only the tears as they melt down my face.
Still angry.  Still mad.
Still not understanding the 'why' of it all.
Will this pain ever go away?
Will my heart ever heal?
Will my tears ever stop?
Why must I look through the eyes of a grieving daughter?

It'a been a bad weekend girls....I can't stop crying.
I miss my momma.
Di

My assignment from Miss Bohlken

strong heart. strong family.

each time we are together i am amazed by the love, laughter and light that surrounds us. i don't think words can quite describe my appreciation to each of you for this weekend. perhaps the tears from overland park to approximately thirty miles west of st. louis more accurately portray my gratitude. thank you for driving all that way. thank you for putting up with my planning and pesky emails. thank you for the hugs and heart warming laughter. thank you for your unwavering love. always. i [we] am so incredibly blessed! 

above are just a few of the many photos from this weekend. i am trying to upload the images from mom's good camera on to my [ancient and slow] computer. keep checking back for photos of the royals game and more! i can also send them as attachments in an email if people would rather download that way. 

all of you that couldn't be there were terribly missed. there was an element of incomplete-ness the whole time. we know that you and our incredible guardian angels were, in fact, there for it in spirit! can't wait until we are all together again soon. 4th of july? just throwing it out there... let's start planning! [ha. okay, i'll give it a rest for a few months. pssssst.... carrie, shall we plan behind their backs?]

i hope you are all proud of today's accomplishment. we rocked that 3.2 miles! 

love you so much. stay safe and well. missing you from a dry for now! apartment in memphis.

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all my wonderful aunts...and Carrie and Wendy! I wish I was there celebrating with you today. Good luck in the 5k...do Grandma proud on her birthday! She and I are there in spirit. Love you all and miss you!

Tori

OMG!

Taryn:  By "very cool" do you mean GROSS?!!  You are a great teacher and I wish my kids would've had a teacher like you.  I love looking at your blog.  You're the best!
Love U.
Di

Lots of exciting things happening in second grade! Better check it out!

http://www.msbohlken.blogspot.com/

Can't wait to see you all this weekend. SO excited!
xoxo
Taryn