Karl grew up with his cousins, living in the same area and some even going to the same schools. I saw my cousins only a few times a year, at holidays for some, and once every 4 years for others.
Our boys saw all their cousins this summer! Their only cousin on Karl’s side lives in Michigan and they see her often…
…but their cousins on my side of the family they only see every few years or so, being that they have made Kansas home.
Congratulations Chesley, for completing your swimming class!
Chesley’s skills got better through the last two weeks as he began to feel more and more comfortable putting his head under water. The class was 30 minutes each day for 9 days and he’s already looking forward to taking another one next summer.
It had been 3 1/2 years since all the Hannas had been together. Since then, there have been a few more additions to the family.
While we were all here we had good times eating good food, playing frisbee golf, going for walks, playing games, going swimming, and just hanging out.
We are all spread out… Mom and Dad with Derrick and Delorah back or going back to Papua New Guinea, Dieneke and Jared in Kansas and soon going to Missouri, Deanna and Gratchen here in Durham, and Robbie in Iowa with plans to head to Wisconsin this fall. I don’t know how long it will be before we are able to all get together again, but it sure was special while it lasted.
For a long time I couldn’t catch Kaden’s smile on camera and his fake one looked painful. As you can see, he is getting more photogenic.
I may be biased being his mother, but I think my he has a beautiful smile!
Chesley has been enjoying spending time with family, swimming, biking, taking pictures, reading books from the library, and much more. His favorite part of the summer so far is the time he spent with his Aunt Delorah (10 years old) and Uncle Derrick (15 years old). For about 6 weeks they were just a few buildings away, almost always available to play. What great times they spent together!
Last Saturday my little sister, Deanna, got married. I had the privilage of doing her hair for the big day, putting together all the flowers, and helping to decorate their get away car.
Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Grison!
