The month of April was focused on Family and I feel that I have done a pretty good job.  My parents came out for a visit the 2nd weekend, my cousin Agatha came to visit the 3rd weekend. My cousin Alex and I have communicated every single day regarding our April squat/pushup/leg lift workout. I have been snapchatting with my nieces more and I sent them an Easter egg present and video chatted with them while they opened it! My Dad has been updating me with their soccer games and their stats and that has been fun as well. We've been talking to my brother Rusty a lot too because we bought 2 St. Louis houses from him! My Uncle Tom passed away at 70 right before my parents came out to visit so I've been in touch with my cousin Kristi too in this difficult time for their family. And I've done pretty well at keeping in touch with Dustin's family this month too, but I could do better.  I love all of them so much!  I am super lucky for all my family members! I'm not sure why I don't call people more, I need to do that.  Over the years, we've gotten more used to texting but it is so good to hear their voices sometimes!  I am traveling back to MO to see the nieces play soccer next week, then again to STL for Maureen's birthday in June, then to Texas for Walter's birthday and then to Kansas for Becky's birthday (both turning 70!), so I'm currently going through old photos remembering how many good times we have had, despite living far away from each other.  This month has made me realize I am closer to my family than I thought, that I already do a good job at being involved in their lives, but of course I could always do better!

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