Where to start?

So as you can see I am a little bit behind in the blogging. Things have been crazy around the Swanson house for the past few weeks. We have had a lot of things going on. First I have to say special Congratulations to my baby sister Valerie. On June 12th she graduated from High School! I am so proud of her. Even though my dad wasn't there in body I know that he was there in spirit and as proud as I was to see her walk up there and receive her diploma. Kenzie got another big hair cut. We went to Valerie's graduation party and had a great time. Then we headed back home and started preparations for our own parties. This year since it was our first party back in the states and the closest to family that we have ever been since having kids we decided to split the difference and have a huge joint party for both kids in June. That included a small family BBQ on Friday to open gifts and a bigger full on party on Saturday. Throw in a Brownie to Junior Girl Scout bridging ceremony, our first real trip to the dentist, time outside in the pool and the sprinkler, father's day, a trip to the firehouse, and the fact that I got a new camera and you can imagine all the pictures and stories I have to share. So I hope to get all of this blogged and posted in the next few days. Hang in there with me as I sift through the pictures and figure out what to say. For me taking the pictures is easy knowing what to say doesn't always come so easy.