The End of an Era

The dust has settled. We've been home for over two weeks, and we're just starting to remember what life is like without family around. It's sad. Paul's sister Abby and her husband Patrick have finally finished their almost two-year-stint here in St. Louis, and are now discovering life after school. Patrick got the job they were hoping for during our trip out west, and by the time we were driving back east to our home, they were driving west to their new home.

We crossed paths at the half-way point, and so we could say our goodbyes.

Abby had been keeping her pregnancy a secret from us apparently, but we were surprised and excited to hear the news! Gloria (who was not here because she was staying with her Grandma during the move) is going to be a big sister in January!

It has been so, so fun to have them nearby. Paul and Abby weren't the closest siblings growing up, but this time together has really strengthened all of our relationships. We're going to really miss being able to hang out whenever, and have an emergency babysitter on call! 

Patrick has always had a special bond with our kids. Hopefully they'll always remember this time with Abby and Patrick. We really do wish them the best and are excited for them to begin this next chapter of their life in Utah.

With school just a few weeks away, we've been busy crossing off last minute summer bucket list activities. That and avoiding the unbearable Missouri heat at all cost. It's been a rather brutal summer!