First Ride

Avery's first ride on the four-wheeler at the cottage. She liked it but I think that Kraig liked it WAY more.

A Nice Summer Night

"SO big!"
We told Avery she couldn't eat the rocks she was playing with,
as you can tell she wasn't very happy about that.

Our family

I love the nice summer nights where it cools off and it's just nice to be outside. It's a sure sign that fall is around the corner. Many people disagree with me but fall is my favorite season. I get excited for it every year. These pics are of our family just hanging out in our yard.

The big day!!

The Bus

We had a fun ride on the party bus.

The Beach

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.