My big sis ,who is a world traveler, left Saturday for Europe. She has gone over seas for several summers now and it is always hard to say "see you later" as she walks down that aisle to security, but this time was different.
Last summer my family had the opportunity to go with her for 10 Days before she began her teaching in Austria. It was amazing and we are ready to go back....next trip we will have a curious little boy with us :) Raegan and our friend, Andrea, who lives in Baden-Baden Germany, were great tour guides and showed us many things we would not have seen by ourselves, or with one of those bus tours.
I say it was bitter sweet due to the fact she will be gone for 8 weeks and like always, I miss her while she is gone but this time is different. She will be gone during the time I will have my son, Davis and her nephew. She will get to see pics and videos when he arrives and it will be like she was here but when your best friend, cheerleader and big sis are gone during big things it is hard. With all that being said, I am VERY proud of my sister. She is the director of the exchange program for Auburn University and does a wonderful job teaching German. This was an opportunity she could not turn down nor did I want her to turn down. When she returns she will be a HUGE part of Davis' life. She will be his aunt Rae-Rae or Rae-Lee who will spoil him rotten and teach him German. I guess I should learn more so they can't talk bad about me behind my back ;) She will be returning August 3rd and I am looking forward to that day when the two of them meet :) Plus she will get here when the excitement of his arrival has somewhat settled for most people and she will have more one on one time with the little man.
Josh, Myself and Raegan before she walked into the security area.
Before Raegan left, my cousins, Raegan and I ate a wonderful lunch with our grandmother "mawmaw". She has been a major influence in our lives and to say the least, part of who we are is because of her :)
Raegan, Kelley, Maw Maw, Julie and Me
Raegan checking in at the Atlanta Airport....... Dad, Mom and Raegan
Thanks Lil Sis! It's always hard to leave and it's even harder this summer considering what I'll be missing. I really appreciate your support though. I know ya'll give me a hard time about missing family events but I know ya'll are truly supportive. I may be miles away but you know I'm always there for you, Josh, and Davis. Can't wait to read more about your summer =) 143!
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