Grandpa & Grandma's

 Last summer we took Daniel to North and South Dakota for the very first time.  This is where we captured one of our most beloved photos of him.  We have used it for many things (Like the main photo on this blog, his program, & memorial) and it hangs as a canvas on our living room wall.  It was taken as he was playing "ball" in Grandpa and Grandma's backyard a little over one year ago.   

We got the okay from Dr. Ivy to make the trip north and took the leap of faith that all would be okay while we were away.  We had a plan in place if anything were to go wrong and a "Flolan Emergency binder" with us if needed. The main concern was if he broke his central line...when, where and how would we get him the help needed.  Even here in our big city, Daniel was life flighted to the hospital on more than one occasion, so being so remote and rural was a BIG first with our Daniel.

He was able to meet many of our friends and family for the first time, as well as see some family that he had not for a very long time...

Daniel thought it was pretty awesome to help drive the pontoon on the lake! 

I love this cheesy smile he gave me! 

So fun for Daniel to meet our dear friends, the Engstrom's! 

We had a very fun filled few days at Grandpa and Grandma's lake house.  On this trip, we also spent a few days in North Dakota with some of our dear friends (I will write about that memory separately...hopefully soon!).   I am so glad we made the trip.  We were hoping to do it again this summer.

We miss you Daniel.  There were so many more things we hoped to do with you... but never did I take for granted the things we were able to do.  Thank you  Lord Jesus for so many wonderful memories.