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Our week resumes with... Wednesday - We ate at home. Just when you were thinking, "man, I knew these two were fat, but..." We're not that crazy. We don't eat out EVERY night.  Thursday - 3B for  Metro Lutheran Ministry  at  Boulevard Brewing Co. Look, if you live here, you know how awesome Boulevard is. Even if you don't live here- if you've had Tank 7 and The Calling (and/or many of the others), you know how awesome Boulevard is. We went down early and went to the Beer Hall. Wow. What a GREAT spot. Thanks to D.J. and Lori for the great company too!  The advertising for this event went something like, "Basketball, BBQ and Beer, our second favorite trinity." How can you not love an event with that advertising! This is a really fun event that raises funds and awareness for MLM's emergency food pantries in KCMO, KCK and North KC. MLM is doing great things in Kansas City and we are honored to be a part of this great organization.  ...

I remember the first time Emery flew on his own. We walked him to the gate, gave him upwards of 90 somewhat nervous hugs and then watched him walk down the jetway until he was out of sight. At which time, I burst into tears. I remember there was a nice young man in a cast waiting to pre-board and he said, "oh wow, mom, you're like, legit crying." Well, as time has passed, the crying has stopped, the nervousness has declined a touch and the excitement... has grown. This is the week that Jon and I get to just be Jon and Jeanine, husband and wife, not mom and dad. We have date night every night and we reconnect. With food. And beer. Oh yeah- and with each other! This year, I was at work when Emery left. 4 hours and 20 minutes later: And so our week begins. :) Friday - Stockyards Brewing Co. tap takeover at The Lone Elm Taproom Stockyards is great. Highly recommend going to the brewery. Although a nearby tap takeover at one of our favorite spots is super c...