Empty Nesters Engagement

Big changes in our house this fall as all the boys are off and Jonell and I are empty nesting!

Rare moment all four boys home and together this summer before heading off to different locations.

Has become a tradition now to do a ride with Jon the day before he leaves. Rolling through a rock garden on the Maplelag course.

Ready to depart for a fresh start at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire where he will be playing hockey and majoring in business.

Up next to depart was Jack. He is attending the CIA (Culinary Institute of America) in Hyde Park, NY. Jonell and he drove out.

Stopping at Niagara Falls along the way.

Ready to depart!

At school getting the whites. Jack and I visited the campus last fall. Beautiful setting and top notch environment for culinary arts.

We didn't expect to have the house cleared out this fall but Jens made the decision to attend the new North Star Christian Academy in Alexandria, MN. He didn't leave until mid September but started online classes late August.

Incredible new facility. Locker room above.

Staying with the Tim Jackman family along with another teammate. Tim played 13 years in the NHL.

Started games the end of September, praying with the opponent after. Not often you see this today. Fantastic stuff.

Although Jake has been out of the house for some years, big news for him and his girlfriend Anna as they became engaged on a late September trip to Red Lodge, MT!

Engagement pic lakeside.

It's definitely different in the house with everyone gone but very happy for all the boys and excited for the opportunities that lie ahead and the fun midweek adventures with Jonell!