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Italy and Greece 8/23-9/5
Jim and I crossed a big one off our bucket list this year! We have always wanted to go to Greece so booked a 7 day out of Venice. Then that turned into booking a couple days in Venice then … Continue reading
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The Girls 7-8/2026
Summer has ended again for the Bottjens! It was nice having Averi home for the summer <3 and we saw Sydni on occasion! August was all things rush though… Sydni applied and was selected to be a Gamma Chi for … Continue reading
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The Girls 05-6/2026
In the last couple months Averi wrapped up her freshman year at UARK and moved home for the summer. She did SO well and its SO nice to have her home! Sydni finished her junior year and got an internship … Continue reading
The Girls 03-04/2026
Such a busy couple months!! The girl went to Arizona with their friends for Spring Break. Kind of random but actually its quite popular and from their pics I can see why! I want to go! We also got to … Continue reading
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Cabo and Italy June 2026
Well this year our summer vacay looked a little different! Sydni had the opportunity to study abroad in Italy for a few weeks so while she was there we took Averi and Lucas to Cabo San Lucas! Sydni of course … Continue reading
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The Girls 01-02/2026
2026 is off and running! Sydni had a belated 21st party since her birthday fell on Christmas break. Averi has been slaving away on a cooler for Lucas’s New Orleans trip. She has done such a great job on it! … Continue reading
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Christmas 2025
Such a wonderful Christmas! Its always our favorite time of year <3 We were able to see the Smith fam the weekend before which was so fun. Matt and Shana have built a cabin on the river near Nashville so … Continue reading
The Girls 11-12/2025
The girls wrapped up their semester with lots of fun and great grades! I couldn’t ask for more! So proud of them this year <3 It was nice having Averi at home again over Christmas break. Will be tough sending … Continue reading
Sydni’s 21st Birthday 12/17
For Sydni’s birthday this year she wanted to go to NYC! She made this plan VERY LATE so although I really wanted to go it wasn’t possible 🙁 Seeing all her pics though makes me think next year though!!!! Anyway … Continue reading
Thanksgiving 2025
We had another awesome Thanksgiving at Hochatown! This is one of my very favorite traditions! Sean’s family came up from TX to stay and Sarah’s fam came for the big day. We had a wonderful time catching up and eating … Continue reading
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