Two Reunions and a Shower

I’m in SD once again visiting Aaron! This time our weekend started Friday night with a joint shower for his lil sister, Amber and I. It good to be meeting his family, but it is very odd receiving generous gifts from people you’ve never met. When I say family, I’m taking grandparents and aunts/uncles, not just super extended family. After the shower, Aaron, Lori and I drove back to Sioux Falls and had a few of the cheapest beers EVER at Nutties. It was great to see Lori again and talk a lil theology over a cold one.

Saturday we were up before 10 and at the reunion by noon meeting more family! That evening we went to Sioux Falls (literally, the falls) with a few friends to watch the lighting ceremony (lasers and colored lights). We tried to go to sleep early, but ended up having an excellent discussion until 2am. By the end, we had both laughed and sobbed.

Sunday was an early morning as he gave the children’s sermon at the 8:30 and 10:00 worship services. After that, it was the final family gathering. Seeing all the aunts and uncles a few times in a row was really good. His family has been very gracious, friendly and welcoming. Following the reunion we had a 2-hour nap, went to see War of the World and talked again until late into the night.

It's Monday and reality is setting in. 25 days until the wedding, 2 problems for my online course and a 12 page paper to do.