movie night

When Justin and I moved out of our first home and began searching my only requirement was that our kids grow up in a neighborhood full of kids. I have great memories of playing "until the street lights come on" with all the neighborhood kids and wanted the same for mine. I came to this neighborhood on a few occasions when school let out just to literally look to see how many kids were filing into the homes. I wanted to make sure we weren't moving into a 50+ neighborhood.I am crazy. But my craziness pays off most of the time. Our neighborhood hosts ice cream socials, parades, pumpkin carving, easter egg hunting and movie nights on the green. We love all the events for the kids. Colin and Evan are a little young for some of these events but we try to make it work until they can actually stay up past 6:30.

Evan: Six Month's

Happy half birthday to our sweet little man. We are so blessed to have you in our family!

happy dad's weekend!

Happy father's day to all the devoted dad's. I am so lucky to have an amazing father who still looks after me to this day. I am even luckier have a man I knew would make an amazing father even before we decided to marry. I am one lucky girl and my boys are so lucky to have such a hands on dad. Now if only he could carry the babies...

Miss Brown becomes Mrs. Hess!

Melanie had such a gorgeous weekend and we had so much fun dancing the night away. I stole a few shots of Mel and the girls getting ready before Melanie's sweet photographer arrived. As to be expected Mrs. Brown made her usual and delicious quesh, the girls took turns getting hair and makeup done while Melanie was quite relaxed during the day. Their ceremony was beautiful and the scenery just perfect. I knew Melanie was going to marry Eric the minute she told me about him. We adore Eric and are so happy see this day finally here! Love you guys :)

La Grange

We spent the day relaxing with Aunt Shirley who is visiting from England. I always enjoy seeing my mother-in-law enjoy time with her sister. She really does light up when the two of them are together. I can't imagine the pond separating my sister and I. La Grange was gorgeous and we had amazing weather! Mr. Smith actually stole my camera to snap a few of these photos. He's quite the photographer!