July

I cannot believe that July has come and gone!  Here's a snapshot of our month...

• We started with Kiersten's first trip to the Fair.  Our church met for one service together at the grandstand.  It was awesome.
• My office moved... again.  A lot of work for a little move.  It took days and we're still not settled.  So is life.
• Had several 4th of July celebrations to cram into one day.  It was hot.  It was awesome.  Kiersten loved her first 4th and it maybe her favorite holiday, next to Christmas, just like her momma.  :)
• It was back to work for a few days then STAYcation.  My hubby doesn't like that made up word... but I LOVE it. 
• We started our time off with my birthday.  We spent my birthday having family pictures taken.  It was 90+ degrees.  It was also 9:00 a.m. It was awesome.  Kiersten was amazing and had a lot of smiles to share.  Then we had Nedderman's for lunch. A-mazing.  Then it was off to church and Macris for dinner.  I loved every minute of it.  I also gained 8 pounds in one day.  [Not true, but very possible.]
• The next day we headed to Tim's staff party where Kiersten experienced her first fireworks.  We sat in the front row.  The fireworks were shooting into the sky from only 40 feet away.  You don't have to tell me, I know I'm the #1 Mom.  :)  Everyone else had their babies inside the house.  I just let her stay outside and play with all the peeps.  She fell asleep, so no harm - no foul.  :)
• We had an awesome week of sleeping in-ish, laying low and spending quality time together.  We went to Shipshewana, the beach, the park, Notre Dame, hanging with our small group and staying cool!
• Once our week was over, Tim was off a college near Boston for a week of training for work.  We missed him.
• He flew home a few hours before his little brothers rehearsal dinner on Friday and Adam & Kaylee were married on July 21st.  Yay for another sister!!  Kiersten & I hung out with Riley before the wedding so everyone could get ready and boy is he a great big cousin!  He was so helpful with her!
• We woke up early Sunday morning and headed to Milwaukee for a few days.  We spent a lot of time eating, walking, learning, hanging, laughing, missing our baby girl and watching Maroon 5.  Booyah. 
• We came home Wednesday and left early Friday morning for Bloomington.  We spent a few days haning out with my family, eating and BOATING.  Bubba took us on a tour of a little school he's atending right now, IU.

Boom.  There was our July.  We spent more than half of it living out of a suitcase.  August is proving to be a much calmer month.  Here's a little photo dump from my phone...