Happy Graduation Pete

Pete, our 3rd son, graduated from High School today, and had his graduation party tonight. He sent an e-mail inviting us, but the best part was his parting line "I will see you soon, that is so much fun for me to say." It is fun for me to hear. At the end of June Pete, his brother Henri, sister Mari and his mom and dad will be in Minnetonka for several days.

I am excited to see him. We have kept in touch via e-mail, exchanging pictures and news, but there is nothing like seeing someone in person. His sister is finishing a year in Washington State, so the Repo family will start their journey on the west coast, first picking up Marti and then going to Northern California to visit Mrs. Repo's exchange family (she was also an exchange student in high school). The five of them will come to Mantegna; Pete will stay with us, Henri with his host family and parents and Mari at a hotel. They will spend the 4th of July in NYC.

Pete has his law test for University the day before they leave and the day after they get back from the trip, he starts his mandatory 1 year military service.

It will be a whirlwind trip for them, but hopefully a memorable one for all of us.

Happy Mothrer's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all of the wonderful Mom's in the world!. I am especially thankful for my Mom who taught me so much about being a mother myself. I am thankful for my husband's Mum who brought him up to be such a thoughtful, loving husband and father. I am thankful for the long line of strong women and mother's who have gone before me.

And most of all I am thankful that God has blessed me with two wonderful sons who have grown into wonderful men. Being a mother has made me a better person.