Setting Up for the big day

Even Avery came to "help".

Rehearsal

This weekend was the big day for Brad and Jenni. We had so much fun guys- hope you did too!

These are the pics from rehearsal dinner.

Boat Ride

Precious.

Campfires

There is nothing better than campfires and campfire food while you are camping. Oh- and the moon pic shows the view from my parents campsite. Nice huh- it's right on the lake.

Lake Leelanau

We went to Leelanau on Saturday and Sunday to see my parents. Avery could have walked in the water like this all day.

At the pool

Boys...

The boys are playing video games in Scott's tent. Oh-and drinking beer.

Daddy makes camping fun!

Playing matchbox cars because it is raining outside and climbing rocks at miniture golf. (yes, they really did climb up the rocks, Avery thought is was great)

Camping is...

way too fun to waste your time sleeping.

Camping Trip

We spent the week camping in Pentwater. Avery loved the pool.

Ladies and gentleman...

I CAN CRAWL!!! Avery has been teasing us that maybe she would crawl soon and one day just took off all by herself. Her favorite destination-the dog's dish.

There are just no words...

More Summer Fun

More pics of us enjoying the cottage.

Fun with Grandpa

Yes, riding in a box really is that fun. Especially if Grandpa is driving.

Eight Months Old

Cute

Avery loves to sit on our bed and just look out the window and look at the tree move. Oh- if only life were this simple.

Then & now

Just the other day I was thinking about how much my life has changed. Kraig and I used to be home very little. We used to see our friends every weekend. After we got married, that slowed down but we still went out a lot. We didn't think twice about going out for dinner a few times a week and we bought whatever we wanted (within reason- Kraig still doesn't have a new engine.) As I was driving home from work this week I was thinking about how I used to drive home so excited that I could put on some comfy clothes and spend my night doing little projects that I enjoy so much and now I can't wait to walk in the door and see my little girl. My heart melts when I come home and see her smile and get so excited to see me. I never knew my capacity to love this way. My days now are filled with playing with toys, making funny noises and faces, feeding and caring for another human being 24/7 and I wouldn't trade it for the world. It's Friday night and while we used to be excited to get out, stay out late and have a good ol time, tonight we were excited to get our new DVR and see how many movies we could find to record. The good ol' days were good but these days are the best!
(sorry to get so deep, you know how I am)

My New Trick

Yup, you are seeing correctly. Avery can stand on her own if she is holding on to something. She can walk a little if she is holding your hands. She wants so badly to be able to move. She has no interest really in crawling but is really good at rolling over and over to get to where she wants to be. She also just got her 5th tooth. I can't believe that she is getting so big already. The time goes by way to fast.

Pool Fun

Over Memorial Weekend we spent some time with my family too. Grammy V bought Avery a pool and she loved splashing in it.

Cottage

Avery had her first experience at the cottage over Memorial Weekend. She was very good and seemed to enjoy it. She liked driving the boat with daddy. The picture shows her "happy" face.

Mom's Birthday Bash

Here are a few pics from Mom's birthday bash. Love ya Mom!

Wedding Excitement

Jen had her first shower on Sunday. We are getting so excited for their big day!

Yup,

she still loves the bath. Can you tell?

Matchbox Cars

Avery playing Matchbox cars with her cousin Nathaniel at Grandma K's house. This makes her daddy very proud.

6 months old

I have been trying to take a picture of Avery every month. Here is the 6 month picture. (Yup, I'm a month behind on posting-sorry)

Been Awhile

Sorry, it's been awhile since I have posted. Life here is very good. We are just loving every minute. Avery is 7 months old now. She had a Dr. appt today and is growing very well and is right on track. She is a lot of fun right now.
We have been very busy. We celebrated Mom's 50th birthday (pictures soon to come), celebrated our nephew's 1st birthday, and welcomed a new nephew. Lots of fun since the last post. Hope you all are doing well.

Happy Easter

We spent time with lots of family on Easter. It was a fun day. Avery looked ADORABLE in her Easter dress. She gets more fun every day.