Hello my beautiful family! I haven't posted in a while so I figured I would provide an update on the happenings of the Somervilles here in Chicago. But before I get to that, I wanted to mark Grandma's birthday (a day late) with a baseball story. Summertime always makes people think of baseball and this summer I couldn't help but laugh as I remembered Grandma. She always made it to a number of the Wingerter boys' baseball games. I grew up thinking, "Man, she must really like baseball." When I was older I finally asked her if she liked going to the games. Her response? "No, I hate baseball." I just had to laugh. But it also made me realize the lengths she would take to support her grandchildren. I continue to be in awe of that great woman.
And now on to our update...
In May, Shane graduated from Dominican University with his Master's in Library and Information Science. His parents, my parents, and Jen were able to come to Chicago to celebrate. It was a great time and fell over Mother's Day, so we were able to celebrate that as well. Shane has been job hunting since March but hasn't had much luck. We continue to keep our fingers crossed that something will work out, but extra "good vibes" and prayers are always appreciated.
In June we had the pleasure of traveling to Port Gamble for Mike and Melissa's wedding. It was great to see the family that was able to attend and so wonderful to have the whole Buyske family together, even with Harrison being born just days before. It was a great celebration and I'm so excited to have another sister.
I spent a week in Pittsburgh in July. The association I work for hold's an annual convention every July and I help coordinate the event and the educational offerings. I always enjoy seeing the successful outcome. And I was pleasantly surprised by Pittsburgh! It's a cool little city. We were able to take in a Pirates game as well.
August brought a quick trip home to Montana for Harrison's baptism and to pick up our car. We flew into Great Falls, had lunch with Shane's parents and aunt and uncle, got the car and drove to Bozeman for the night where we stayed with his sister, and then hit the road to Billings the next morning. We spent the weekend with Joey, Erin, Henry, Harrison, Mom and Dad. We were even able to visit with Tom and Jeanine. It was a great weekend and Harrison was a champ with the baptism - didn't even flinch when he was dipped into the font or had the holy water poured over him. We then had the "pleasure" of taking yet another road trip across the great state of South Dakota as we drove back to Chicago.
September will bring more adventures. We're heading to St. Louis to visit Matt, Kelly, & Co. for Labor Day. We're very excited to have them so close (5 hour drive)! Mike and Melissa are coming to Chicago and we'll head to the Notre Dame v. Duke football game. We're really looking forward to that. I'm taking a few training classes for work and we'll continue to job hunt for Shane. He is still working part time for the same company as me, so it's nice seeing him every morning.
This summer also marked the beginning of our 5th year (!!) in Chicago, 5 years of Shane and I being together, and we will celebrate our second anniversary in a few days. Time sure does fly!
I hope the summer has treated you all well and good luck to those of you heading back to school, whether student, teacher, or administrator! I love you all and I hope we are able to see some of you during Christmas.
Love,
Molly (& Shane)
