A Sad Farewell....

I went to Chicago to see Nazym on her way back to Kazakhstan. I was able to go in a day early and spend it with her at another friend's house. It was great to finally meet Jean and little Emma! I had so much fun with them! We helped Nazym do a little lat minute shopping for her family and we spend the rest of the time just hanging out! While we were at the mall, Nazym and Emma rode the carousel. Look how cute they are!

I will miss Nazym so much! We were talking almost everyday and at least 2-3 times per week. we will keep in touch through email and she plans to return next fall on a student visa. I held it together pretty well until she let for her gate. We said our goodbyes and I excused myself to the restroom for a very ugly cry. (You know the snorting whiny kind...) Once I composed myself I hugged Jean and Emma and made the trip home. I have since received an email from her telling me she arrived safely. Please keep her return in your prayers. :)

NHRA Drag Races....

We attended the NHRA Drag Races agien this year. I was really excited to see Ashley Force! We have been watching their new show called Driving Force and this was my first chance to watch her race. This is her car-and her mom holding her ears! :)
Peyton Manning was also checking out the races, however, he was right on the track at the starting line!

Car Show

We went to Evansville for the weekend to attend the Frog Follies Car show with my mom and Nazym came to meet us! It was great to see her again. We all had a great time looking at the cars and deciding which ones we would like to own! Hahaha! Nazym really liked this one!