August 27, 2021 - Friday (326/365)


Day 326 of my 365 Photo Journal 

Today was such a nice day with my parents! The highlight was going to get a pedicure with Marme. I haven't gotten a pedicure in forever, so that was really nice (my toes look amazing, btw), but really, just getting to sit in the chair next to MJ and talk about life was the part that was best. When everyone is around, conversation is just a little different. I miss her so much, living out here. She's truly one of my best friends and closest confidants. I'm grateful for the time I get, but every visit just leaves me (all of us) wishing for more! 

Tomorrow is our Cleveland trip! Some things have come up that make me a little worried that I'm going to be spending too much of my day sweating in the heat, but I'm not going to stress about that anymore. We'll just see how it goes! We never get out to explore Ohio, so I'm really excited to be taking my parents somewhere new and the kids too. 

I guess Jonas dropped some kind of bombshell on Ben in this Magic game they were playing, judging by dad's expression. 🤷🤣

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  1. Ted & MaryJo BowmanAugust 30, 2021 at 5:36 AM

    I’m not crying…you’re crying!!! Of course, this made me cry 😢 😊. But, happy, grateful tears! 💜
    I loved having that time together. So glad we had some alone time to talk. I love those times, too!
    I love you & miss u already! 😘

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    1. crabbybutcuteSeptember 1, 2021 at 6:26 PM

      I'm finally seeing one of your comments!!! Love you so much! xo

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