Fall Fun

I have not been very good about updating at all this fall. So I went through photos over the past two and a half months and put together a slide show. We have been as busy as ever and have traveled to weddings out of state twice in the last month for DM's cousins, one in IL and one in IA. We have been enjoying our little girl who is getting to be even more independent by the day (we didn't think this was possible). I also have continued to be busy with school and teaching and DM is working hard as always. We are a very blessed family! One thing that we are extremely proud of with Bel is that she is learning to sign herself before meals, and is very cute about her Amen's! I hope to remember to update more often as I am looking forward to having more time with at home as I enjoy my first winter away from swimming in a very...very long time. Enjoy!

Lost Summer Fun

I had forgotten about these pictures since they were taken with my phone, but had to share them when I found them. Bel visiting the beautiful campus of the University of St. Thomas. Do we have a future Tommie on our hands... God willing she will remain somewhat close to home and venture to that wonderful place.

The end of summer fun

Though the weather is actually better than it has been for a majority of the summer our little vacation has come to an end with my heading back to work. Before doing so we were able to spend a long weekend at the cabin with everyone up and the girls had a blast. It was nice to have one weekend where work wasn't on the brain.

After the weekend had come to an end we headed home so that we could visit the fair on its last day. Since this was Bel's first trip to the fair we focused on what she would enjoy. We were joined by our wonderful friends the Kelly's and spent the earlier part of the day taking it all in... literally! Bel enjoyed the rides and being a little farmer while we were there and watching her is always the best part... close second was the deep fried snickers bar! All in all it was a nice ending to our summer at home.