Summer Lately

Hi all! So my insanely busy summer has slowed down and I finally have some time to write!  June and the beginning of July were so busy but so insanely fun as well! We did so much and spend such good time with family! I would not take it back for anything.

Shortly after we got back from Mexico we drove to VA for about 10 days.  My brother-in-law got married and we were both lucky to be in the wedding.  His fiance is such a great girl and I am so happy to have her aa part of the family!! The wedding was a blast!! The rest of the week we spent sight seeing, eating, and hanging out by the pool with his family.  I always love our trips to VA.  We are able to catch up and relax with his family but it always makes it even harder to leave and be away from everyone again.

We went to Great Falls and did some hiking! 

Us and my in laws! 

Bridal party swag =)

After a wonderful 1.5 weeks in VA, we headed home.  Things were semi back to normal and settled.  We "ran" a 5k with my brothers, my brothers gf, and my dad. Last year we did the Warrior Dash, this year we signed up for the Hit and Run.  It was supposed to be like wipe out, and it kind of was, but it just was not very fun! There were only about 5 obstacles, with long waits and half were partially broken, and it was not very well organized.  Regardless, it was so fun to be there with my family!

  

Something huge happened, my nephew was born!!!! He was 4 days late and a big baby! He was born on 7/11/14 and was 9 lbs, 1 oz, and 21 inches long! He is the cutest boy in the world! I was able to spend the night and enjoy so many cuddles!!  I miss him so; thank goodness for facetime!

I also was able to spend some time/photograph/babysit my 2 nieces! I don't know how I got the cutest nieces/nephew ever but I am a lucky auntie!!

We ended our "busy" season with another wedding! My best friend got married and I was the matron of honor! I made it through without tripping or embarrassing myself which was great! She was a beautiful bride!!

Now, it is the middle of July (how did that happen!!).  We leave for our final summer vacation in 2 weeks (Door County round 3!), and I am starting to think about the beginning of the school year! This has truly been a great summer so far and I am so lucky to have the time to relax and enjoy it off!