We're Back!

What a busy couple of weeks! As many of you know we spent nearly the entire month of June in Michigan. We had a great time celebrating Erin and Scott's wedding and Samuel's first birthday. We were able to catch up with friends and spend time with family.

Samuel and I left on the 6th for Lansing. Thursday morning we headed up to Mackinaw Island for Erin and Scott's wedding. The wedding was beautiful. Samuel loved the horses (even though he couldn't touch them) and I loved the wonderful Michigan sunshine! We took a horse and carriage ride (way to long), walked a ton and played with Samuel's cousins, Morgan and Addison. We were in Mackinaw until Sunday afternoon then headed back to Lansing.

Monday through Thursday we spent in Coldwater with my family. We took a day trip up to Grand Rapids to have Samuel's first year pictures and Michael's (Jenn's brother) senior pictures taken. They all came out wonderfully thanks to Heather! The rest of the week we spent lazily around the pool and shopping for wedding things! Mike flew in late Thursday night after finishing up his school year (teaching).

Friday morning, Samuel and I headed up to Lansing to see daddy! Samuel gets so excited when daddy is around. He missed him tons and was very happy to see him. Friday night we celebrated Erin and Scotts marriage at the Sheraton in Lansing. Samuel loved dancing and spent most of the dinner hour entertaining people with his cuteness. After dinner, we were able to take Samuel back to Gram's (Mike's mom) and Mike and I were able to go back to enjoy the party!

Saturday started the madness of celebrating. We started with a Bridal shower for my sister, Angie, who is getting married in October. We then had Samuel's birthday with my family. Samuel loved the pool and the food, but hated his birthday cake. Lot of crying until his hands were cleaned off and he could go play! Sunday we celebrated his birthday in Lansing with Mike's family and some of our Grand Rapids friends. Ditto on the cake!

On Tuesday, we took a trip up to Grand Rapids to meet with our new realtor. Our house is back on the market and will hopefully sell this time. Please keep us in your prayers! Tuesday evening we were able to catch up with our old small group. The kids had a great time playing at millennium park and it was so nice and relaxing to sit and share with friends!

Mike flew back Thursday morning and I spend Friday, Saturday and Sunday at a doula training. I am really excited about the possiblibies and am trying to get things aligned here so I can start attending some births. I will keep everyone updated as things start to happen.

I know a whirlwind huh?! We are glad to be back into the routine and predictably of life again. We are finally adjusted back to a normal sleep routine and are enjoying the beautiful weather we brought back to Seattle with us. We definitely miss everyone back home and can't wait to do it all over again in October!

Books

Samuel has been very into books lately. He loves sitting and looking at them and will even sit and let you read to him for several minutes. He does have his favorites: So Big (Elmo), Brown Bear, Brown Bear and Touch and Feel Farm. I guess having two teachers for parents has something to do with it.

Cute Pictures

I know it has been awhile since a post and I honestly don't have a very good excuse.

Samuel and I are packing our bags to head to Michigan on Wednesday. We will be there until the 26th. We will have lots to do and lots of people to visit and are really looking forward to the great weather! Mike will be joining us on the 16th. He has to finish out school and didn't want to miss too many classes.

While we are in Michigan we will be celebrating Samuel's 1st birthday. It is crazy to think that he is already a year old. Before I know it we will be sending off to Kindergarten! These are a few pictures either Craig or I took of him the other day. Just playing around and having fun with the camera!

See you soon!