Hard to say Goodbye

Caleb finally got to meet his Auntie Lauren three weeks ago, and now he had to say goodbye. The next time Lauren is coming home is likely when she comes home from Korea for good...next fall. So a year from now will be the soonest she will hold Caleb again. A year...a lot will change for Caleb. Who will he be in a year? But before I get misty eyed about my baby boy being a big boy, let's talk about Lauren.

Caleb loves Lauren! He has had a very honest relationship with her. She's seen his happy, mad, sad, and giggle face. Here are his happy and giggle faces:

August 23: We went out to Oma and Grandpa's house for supper on Tuesday to share in Lauren's last requested meal, Chicken Divan. And then of course there were some pictures. The 5 (the youngest 5 siblings) of us were home for supper and it was great to be together.

We did this picture before when we were all in high school & middle school.

Lauren & Oma/Mom

Be safe Lauren...we'll miss you while you're gone. Thank goodness for Skype, Facebook, emails, and phone calls.

We love you, Auntie Lauren!