august in pictures

This month we had very little on the calendar. We spent most of our time working and relaxing, so there weren't a lot of Kodak moments. But, we had a good month and are ready for our September adventures!

We finally got a new roof put on and we're working on painting and updating the rest of the exterior. 

We got to put up our tent at the Edwardsville DARE car show. We had a great time and good turn out.

Last weekend we went to our friend's wedding and it was so good to spend time with all of our friends that we don't get to see often, especially Megan!

 Greg was a groomsman in the wedding, so it was great to get to see him. 

The happy couple!

August was a great month and now on to September.

weekend recap

We had such a nice, relaxing weekend in Salem this weekend. Our friends, Beth Ann and Mark got married Saturday and that was why we were in town and relaxing was just the cherry on top. 

The wedding was lovely and the reception was a lot of fun. We got to see and catch up with friends that we don't get to see often enough. I'm so glad we were able to share in their special day. 

Today we went to church with my parents and then had Sunday brunch with my family. I managed to sneak in a nap and Alex watched the Cardinals game, so all in all it was the perfect Sunday. Hopefully our week will be as relaxing as our weekend! 

happy friday

Life lately has been a bit hectic, but in the most welcome ways. We are enjoying what is left of summer and spending time with friends and family. We don't have any trips planned until mid-September, so for now we're going to enjoy life in the metro-east.

In other news, we finally put a new roof on our house, so that task is complete and now on to some more exciting chores, like painting our shutters and doors! I will post some before and after pictures as soon as everything is complete.

This weekend will be a busy one. Tonight we are going to play capture the flag with our high school students in the park and tomorrow is the Edwardsville Criterium. It is a high speed bicycle race and it's a lot of fun. We always look forward to it. We'll end the weekend at the Edwardsville DARE car show on Sunday, where we will have an AW Insurance tent. We will be giving away some goodies and we would love it if you stopped by!  I hope you have a busy, good weekend too! Here are a few links for your weekend reading...enjoy!


This earring trick is a little mind blowing

Take this personality quiz
 

I'm more of a Wheel of Fortune kind of gal, but I've always wondered what it would be like to be on Jeopardy

I don't think I can get behind all of these trends, but they're not all bad

This little girl is quite the hero

How cute is this little pup?!

What happens to your body after drinking a Coke

Have a great weekend!

july in pictures

July was the month of family vacations, we got to spend a lot of great time with both of our families! Other than that we worked, tried to relax and enjoy the summertime. Enjoy some of our July snapshots...

happy wedding day Megan and Eli

it's always so fun to catch up with these girls

this girl has been my favorite since the beginning

Michigan City with my Papa Bear

waiting for fireworks

some sparkler fun

cruising on the golfcart

it started as an innocent cuddle and then turned into a pileup

moose was trying to play hide and seek

my florida road trip outfit

playing in the pool