April – June 2026 – The Dungan Domain

April 2026

Carol’s Birthday

Carol turned 52 in April. She enjoys her beautiful wind chimes every day, as it is windy in Nebraska.

Jenna’s Cheer Showcase

Jenna performed in a cheer showcase at her cheer academy. She did great and Grant came along to support her. Rose Quartz is her team name.

Carol’s Yoga Retreat Weekend

Carol attended a yoga retreat for the third time at a retreat center near Drexel, MO. It was a relaxing and beautiful weekend with time for yoga, hiking, eating delicious meals, and meditation sessions.

Grant’s Art Show

Grant took a drawing class spring semester, and had an art showcase at school. Nate went with him and they both enjoyed it.

Grant’s Senior Recognition at SCC

Grant took special HVAC classes his Junior and Senior year at a program called The Career Academy at Southeast Community College. So for two years, he attended that school along with his home high school, for dual credit. He received a special recognition at the awards ceremony for his HVAC program. He was Senior of the Year for the HVAC pathway! Great job Grant!

Random & Silly Pictures of the Month

Dripping Nose, Sleepy Josie, Sleepy Josie and Daisy, Pizza!, Jenna and Josie in bed, and Rabbit Hat.

May 2026

Jenna’s Make a Difference Fair Project

For part of Jenna’s Humanities Class, she participated in a group project for a local non profit called the Food Bank of Lincoln. Her group did research on food insecurity and hunger in Lincoln, then made a presentation at the fair. Jenna did a great job presenting facts about hunger, food insecurity and the Food Bank. The Fair raised money for many local non profits in the area and the students truly did Make A Difference.

Grant’s Senior Showcase

As part of Grant’s HVAC pathway at the Career Academy, he took a Senior Seminar class in which he was supposed to design and build a project related to HVAC. He designed and built a “Thermostatically Controlled Outlet Machine” that will control his space heater for his bedroom with a thermostat mounted on his wall. This is an original design that actually works, and his teachers were all very impressed with his invention. He had to present his invention at a showcase for all the teachers and parents. He did a great job and is looking forward to using his invention this winter.

Ax Throwing and Flower Garden Date for Wedding Anniversary

For our 22nd wedding anniversary, we returned to the Axe throwing place. It has a new name and new ownership but was still just as fun! There were priests there throwing axes as well, which we found quite entertaining. Afterwards, we visited a rose garden which had many beautiful varieties blooming.

Grant’s 18th Birthday

Nana was here again to help us celebrate Grant’s birthday! Can’t believe this kid is 18!

Grant’s High School Graduation

A momentous occasion! We celebrated with an Open House for family and friends before the graduation ceremony, and were surprised when family from as far as several hours away showed up! It was a great get together. Then we attended the graduation ceremony with Nana, Gramma and Pa. It was a special day and we are so proud of Grant!

Random & Silly Pictures of the Month

Official cheer photos, New shoes, Finished hand knitted sweater, Grant’s graduation haircut, Grant and Josie, and Partially complete cardinal stained glass, and a fondue dinner.

June 2026

RV Trip to Nebraska City

To kick off the summer and recover from all the May festivities, we drove to Nebraska City and stayed at a campground called Victorian Acres. It was a great long weekend and a good start to our RVing season. The dogs have become regular campers with us and we enjoy having them along.

Day trip to Lawrence, KS

Jenna and Carol made a quick day trip to see Aunt Laura and Aunt Sharon and celebrate their June birthdays with them. It was fun to see the family for the day.

Horse Showcase Practice

Grant and Jenna participated in a horse showcase event to show off their riding skills. This was the practice session. They performed skills both separately and together. It was fun to watch.

Truck Purchase

Nate bought a hybrid truck called a Ford Maverick. We drove to Fairbury, Nebraska, about an hour away, to make the purchase. It’s our first hybrid vehicle and it gets great gas mileage in town.

Brews at the Zoo

Carol purchased tickets to this annual event again for Father’s Day. It was a fun evening of local brews, a concert by a local band, and getting to see the animals at Lincoln Children’s Zoo.