Last night at the Johnsons'

Last night the Johnsons had a get-together since the Laws are leaving this week. It was fun being over there-it had been sooo long! It wasn't too weird that you weren't there-I'm unfortunately getting used to that.

The adults went outside to eat and when I was looking in their yard, I noticed my "missing" blue chairs in their yard, underneath the clubhouse! I had given the other 4 to Jordan at one point and couldn't figure out how I lost the other 2! Apparently, you used them for props in a movie at one point and never brought them back home. I thought it was kind of cute. Everyone was getting mad at me (in our family) for wanting to bring them home for some reason. I decided I would check with Jordan and see if he wanted the other 2 and then get them back. I want them back either way though. I took that as a little sign/reminder of you.

Later on, someone (I think it was Mrs. Johnson) noticed a toad hopping out of the grass onto the patio. Then someone else saw a bigger toad by the hot tub. I think toads are a sign from you too since the toad that was in the house at Halloween, the toad at your grave, and the toad by the side door one morning that I wouldn't have noticed if it hadn't rustled around at the right time. I think you decided on toads because they are common but not too common to see. Thank you for that-I know you were there with us in spirit. You had so many good times there with Ethan and the Johnson family. They had your service program on their piano along with the thank-you card you wrote them from your graduation party. (I am so glad you did those last summer-one last personal message to those you loved).

I can't get over how tiny Ethan is. I remember when he towered over you. That means you must have been really small. Cutie pie! I called Carter that this morning and he pretty much glared at me. I guess boys don't like that. Sorry!

Anyway, I am thankful for that group of kids and for all of the fun you had together. It was nice to hear the group of them laughing and having fun playing games again. Love you!