kemry digs the lake

But seriously.

She really does.

We finally got a chance to go boating and swimming last weekend, and we loved it.

Water, sun, friends, food, killer bees.

What's not to like, right?

The only thing about fall approaching is that we don't get to do much more of this kind of stuff.

But then we get crunch leaves, pumpkin cookies, and cute jackets.

And I can't wait.

Harlow and Kemry... or "Huhwoh" and "Kemmie" as the affectionately call each other.

someday i will get back into the swing of things

I promise.

No more neglected blog!

Today, I unpacked our very last box, and it feels super great.

{We are just going to ignore the fact that I shoved stuff in random drawers and now have to organize it all...}

The last month has been so wonderful!

We are loving Minnesota, the perks of Ty's new job, the new friends we have made, and the new things we get to explore.

While the house is still in progress, we just adore it. 

Small, cozy, and cute-quaint as can be.

And, just for the grandparents, here are a bazillion pictures of what we have been up to Kemry.

18 months

Saturday marked Kemry's 18-Monthers.

Just ridiculous.

She is absolutely hilarious, though, and we have thoroughly enjoyed every stage she has gone through.

{Especially now that she can go to nursery at Church.

Best thing ever.}

Newborn:

6 months:

 

One Year:

 Eighteen Months:

after a two-week hiatus...

...we are back at blogging.

And what a crazy two-weeks we have had.

To make a tremendosly long {and insanely boring} story short, we finally bought our first home.

The whole experience was awful, but we survived and now have a little place to call our own.
We have had lots and lots of requests for pictures, but, unfortunatly, I don't have any to post yet.

{Let's be honest...we have been in our home for a week and I still have yet to finish unpacking.

That shouldn't surprise any of you.}

We thought we would just pop in and let you know that all is well.

After one of the worst months in the history of mankind, we are finally able to start out again with solid ground beneath our feet, and we sure couldn't be happier.

{And another huge thank you is due. We are still getting overwhelming support in regards to this post, and we couldn't be more blessed to have such amazing people {some we know, others we don't} reaching out to us.}

Here are a few photos to tide y'all over until next time, you fancy people!

lots of hugs and kisses to you all

We cannot say thank you enough to everyone for all of your kind words and prayers over the past few days.

We were overwhelmed with love, and we can't let you know our appreciation enough.

My body is almost at 100%, and our spirits are creeping closer to fullness as well.

In an attempt to start life back on its normal track, we have been doing lots of boring, normal things.

Luckily, we are inches away from closing on our home, provided the last-minute details work out, which means no more 5-hour gaps between our little family and Tyrel!

Kemry has been loving the heat {and grass!}, so we have spent lots of time in her inflatable pool.

Boy, she makes life worth it :)