Caitlyn's Surgery Update/Wisconsin Trip Recap

Hello all, and boy are we glad to be back home! Here is a picture of all the kiddos and Grandpa Marvin. As much as we loved getting to see a majority of our family this month, it has been hectic and we are happy to be on our way to returning to our version of normal. We left Saturday morning the 30th of June, and returned Friday night the 6th of July. We traveled over 48 hours on the road! We rented a conversion van for the trip, which was a big life saver. We obviously could not afford plane tickets for all seven of us, so the van rental helped make us all a little more comfortable. We made a pit stop both ways in Ft Wayne, IN, at my aunt and uncle's. Thank you to Nanny and Aunt Vicki for all your help this month!! My parents flew up to Wisconsin to help us with the kids during the first few days we were there. This was such a blessing since the first two days were filled with the viewing and the funeral. Jeremy spoke a bit a the funeral, and did a wonderful job. I think because he was family, his words were a bit more comforting to everyone. Even though it was a time of grieving for the family, we all took advantage of the time we had with everyone, and made some great memories with the original Knutson Klan. Whether it was playing with sparklers on the 4th, catching toads at Grandma Knutson's, swinging from the barn rafters, or riding the motorbike, we filled our time with laughter and smiles. When we returned, my sister had flown in to help around here for a few days, and that has been greatly appreciated! She leaves tomorrow, but will be back this weekend when my parents come for their summer visit. Please continue to pray for our Grandpa Marvin, while he continues to grieve the loss of his dear wife. Caitlyn had her surgery this morning, and is doing fantastic! She is up and around, and playing like nirmal. Her eye is quite swollen and draining a bit, but it should look better soon. According to the doctor there is a chance that the chalazion will return, but we are praying that it is gone for good. I have added two new slide shows, so be sure and check out the new pictures. I have uploaded a video of Kylie at Tae Kwon Do, and will post it later today. Love you all, and thank you to God Almighty who has for now blessed us with these!