The kids finally got out of school June 3rd for summer break. It sure has been busy already and it looks like the rest of the summer is going to be busy too. Last week when we went back to Sargent for the fair Haley, the girls and I are the only ones that ended up going. The boys really didn't want to go and I was afraid they were going to be really bored. Tj and Hieu stayed home with Scott. We did have a great time while we were there and thankfully the weather was good for the most part. While I was back in Sargent I was able to go out to our other house and mow some. My brother has been doing it the last few times and since I was back I thought it would be nice to go help him. Being out there mowing really makes me miss living on a couple acres but I definitely don't miss the small town. Maybe someday we will have a house here with a couple acres.... The girls had a lots of fun both nights riding rides at the carnival and getting candy from the parade. We came home on Wednesday and then Thursday Hieu had to start summer school. It didn't really seem like much of a break but I'm sure glad we got away for a couple days before having to get up early and take him to school again. I know last time I told you I thought we were going on vacation to KC but there has been a change of plans. We are now going to Las Vegas June 25-27th. Scott, me, Haley, Hieu and Tj are all going! It should be a great time and since we won't be there that long there shouldn't be time to get bored. Tj has flown once when he was a baby but doesn't remember it and Hieu has never flown so it should be an interesting flight. We will be flying from Grand Island straight to Las Vegas. We are going to miss the girls so much and I have never been away from both of them for even one night! They are excited though because 2 of their grandma's are coming to stay with them and taking them to do some fun things while they are here caring for them. It's going to be sooo hot when we are there I really don't think the girls would be much fun and really doing something fun to them is going to chuck E. Cheese or to a special park we never go to. We may still try and make a small trip for the entire family later in the summer but haven't decided yet. They are really excited right now for Tatum's foster parents to come and ask almost daily if it's time for them to come see us or not. This weekend we really aren't doing too much. Haley is working all weekend, Hieu is at a birthday party, and Tj went to his moms for the day. Scott, the girls and I went to some garage sales this morning and found some bargains. Next Friday Tj is going on a trip to Alabama with some of his family who lives in Chadron. Tj's dad passed away about 4 years ago but is being inducted into his high schools football hall of fame and they will be there to accept it in his honor. He has never been to Alabama or even met a lot of his family who lives there. It's going to be a short trip but should be a great experience for him to learn a lot about his family history. Tj's dad died much too young at the age of 47 from heart problems. I don't think Tj knew him really well still look up to him and wants to follow in his foot steps. His dad was recruited from his high school in Alabama to play for Nebraska in college by Tom Osborne and played all 4 years for Nebraska. After college he went on to play for the Miami Dolphins for 4 years before a knee injury cut his football career short. We have read many things about him and he must have been a pretty amazing athlete...His name was Andra Franklin in case any of you may remember him. Tj actually has a team mates mentor who was his dad's coach in Alabama in high school. It's great because he knew his dad so well and tells Tj of the many great memories he has of him. He is also going to be at the induction next weekend. We are so thankful that Tj has so many great people in his life that want to help him be successful. I hope everyone has a great weekend!
