What we thought was going to be a fairly uneventful weekend turned into an adventure in a matter of minutes. Friday started out with a trip to Junction City to see my amazing cousin and her beautiful family. We had dinner and then watch Isiah play T-ball, one of the cutest things I have ever seen. After dinner we were headed to Great Bend for the Billinger family reunion! On our way we watch a spectacular lightening show, I tried to record it on our phones but the lighting sucked. 
Saturday was a day of family, most of the Billinger clan showed up creating a loud high engergy filled event. My aunts and cousins came up with "party" names for everyone, so you are now meeting Jimmi and Angie for the first time! I also won a 102 year old stained glass window in the silent auction that was from a church in St. Peter, Kansas . I'm not sure where I'm going to put it yet, but it's beautiful. My great grandparents donated the land and help build the church so the town was renamed St. Peter after my great grandpa Peter Rome.
Saturday was a day of family, most of the Billinger clan showed up creating a loud high engergy filled event. My aunts and cousins came up with "party" names for everyone, so you are now meeting Jimmi and Angie for the first time! I also won a 102 year old stained glass window in the silent auction that was from a church in St. Peter, Kansas . I'm not sure where I'm going to put it yet, but it's beautiful. My great grandparents donated the land and help build the church so the town was renamed St. Peter after my great grandpa Peter Rome. 
Sunday was a day for relaxation, until we made the trip back to Topeka. The drive as always was very uneventful, it wasn't until we reached or house that things went sour. The little puppy, Dolly, that has been staying with us is terribly sick. Over the weekend she shrank in size and refused to eat or drink anything. At 10pm I told Josh we were taking her to the Vet, which didn't end well. The vet was not nice and to sum up the evening I left in tears holding a 4 month old puppy. Needless to say she's skinnier and still isn't eating, she has drank a little bit of water but that's it.
So, to recap our weekend we were able to create memories with family, get closer to our family, relax, and care for a dog that we don't own like she was ours. It's just a reminder of how every day we need to keep focused on the important things in life, making sure to let go of all negativity. There's too much out there that we miss if our priorities are not straight. As for Dolly she's taught me how short life can be so short and that I am a giant sap when it comes to animals. Please remember to live life to it's fullest and pray for Dolly's recovery.
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