The Walter Family

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving. All of the Jenkins’ kids made it home with their families for Thanksgiving and it was a crowded and crazy house but so much fun! It made me realize how thankful I am to have such a wonderful family and how blessed we are to be together and all have such close relationships. It was so nice to see everyone but really nice to get to spend some quality time with Baily and Jackson! Fun with Uncle Patrick Grandma with Jackson Adam, Amy, Baily & Jackson Oh Natalee! Baily taking a snooze! Table is all set and ready for the feast! Natalee and Baily... Mom checking out her new kindle! Tomarra and Natalee... Jackson Baily Grandpa with Jackson Natalee again... Opening early Christmas presents... Jenkins kids Jenkins boys Me and Natalee... Tired Kylee... Making lefse...

Those that know me well know that I have always been a fan of Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp. I grew up listening to these guys and have fond memories of driving with my family and my Dad putting these cassette tapes in while driving wherever and all of us singing along. For some reason to me, when I hear these guys, it always takes me to a special place and really reminds me of my family. So, I always thought it would be so much fun to get to see both of them in concert. I was lucky enough to get to see Mellencamp a few years ago at the Farm Aid concert in KC and even luckier that I got to share the experience with two of my brothers and our spouses. I thought maybe I had lost my chance to see The Boss though. Brooks and I tried to see him a few years ago – had our tickets and everything. We were minutes from walking over to the Sprint Center in KC when we heard the concert was cancelled at the last minute. We were both so disappointed! So when there was rumor that he ...