Model T Drive..

I forgot to post this picture from earlier this summer! My dad taking us for a ride in his Model T!

The Windy City...

This past weekend we headed down to Chicago for a quick trip to visit Shannon & Kevin!

During this trip we celebrated my dad's 64th birthday by going to a Cubs game at Wrigley Field!

The kids: Shannon, Katie, Brian and Kevin

Even though it was a short trip it was really fun to all be together as a family! And the Cubs won!

Sunset Cruise..

A few days ago our good friends Laura, Mike invited us on their parents boat...the Amara for a little sunset cruise!

The ladies having a great time- enjoying a beautiful Northern Michigan night!

The guys doing the same :)

It was a fun little get together with great friends!

4 Years, 30 something & Navel Oranges...

This past week was busy week at our house! We celebrated our 4 year wedding anniversary, my 30th birthday and at 14 weeks our little sweet pea is now the size of a navel orange!

For our anniversary and my birthday Brian whisked me away on a surprise vacation to Florida to meet up with our friends Kim & Chris! It was a fabulous time! We enjoyed pool time, a dip in the gulf for my 30th, spa time, golf, shopping and of course great company and good food! Oh and I can't forget the amazing nap I took on their hammock- it was heaven!

During our stay in Florida my first trimester ended and I am happily in the 2nd trimester! Fittingly- the little sweet pea is the size of a Florida Orange!

Stay tuned for pictures...anniversary, birthday and baby bump!

Cedarville 2010...

This past weekend we went with 20 of our friends to a cottage in Cedarville, MI (in the Upper Peninsula)! Here is all of us above...

This is a weekend we all look forward to- spending time together! The boys above...

All my beautiful girlfriends! What a lucky girl I am! :)

We spent our time at the one local bar: The Islander, boating, bonfires, fishing, eating, dancing, etc! Just a fun weekend!

A few of my girlfriends and I at sunset..Peggy, Mackenzie, Kate and Lindsay!

The girls at the Islander...

The beautiful sunset...

Brian & Ben heading out to do a little fishing...

The girls taking a break from dancing on the dance floor of the Islander!

So many fun memories made! Looking forward to next year!!

Valentines Day Preview....

Hi Friends & Family! The word is out...coming February 14th, 2011 Brian and I will welcome a little one into our lives!

We couldn't be more excited for this new addition and adventure to come!

Above, is a picture of little Hall! We had our first appointment and ultrasound. Baby Hall looks happy and healthy and was kicking the whole time! In the picture above the baby is sitting Indian style (left) with it's belly (middle), arms by its face and head (right)!

The gender of baby Hall will be a surprise to us & everyone until February but Brian and I both have our guesses..so we shall see!

We can't thank you enough for all the well wishes we have received already! Baby Hall is most definitely loved and will be welcomed by the best family and friends!

We will keep you posted as the sweet pea grows, my belly grows and we get to the fun stuff like planning the nursery!

ps. Brian was sure to get Baby Hall his/her first onsie already- a MSU Spartan one :)

Ohio Visitors....

Last week our Ohio family came to visit! Rick, Terri, Cindy, Dave and Ashley!

We surprised them with a visit & stay on Mackinaw Island...

The views from our hotel room looking our over Lake Huron...

We spent our time be "fudgies" (tourists): shopping, bar crawling, and touring around the island!

This is arch rock above...

The lookout over Arch Rock...myself, Terri, Cindy and Ashley..

The coastline of the island...

After our horse drawn carriage ride around the island we walked back toward downtown...

Rick & Terri overlooking downtown Mackinaw Island...

Later in the weekend we went out to Elk Rapids for girls night while the guys were golfing...

We ate at the yummy restaurant Siren Hall...

And on our way home we stopped to take pictures in a field of sunflowers!

sunflowers as the sun was setting...

it was so fun!

My mom & I..I love this picture...

It was a GREAT weekend! From Mackinaw Island, golfing Film Festival, shopping, the beach, fudge and cherries! It was a fabulous weekend with lots of memories made!

We can't wait for you to visit again!

Summer 2010 Update...

Summer 2010 has been great so far! Brian & I have been busy enjoying the beautiful sunny weather we have been having, hence our lack of blogging!

Here are a couple pictures of me and my girlfriends enjoying the Cherry Festival Wine Pavilion (top) and Dinner at Knot Just a Bar...Brian was in Canada fishing!

This summer has been great and we have been busy spending time with friends and family, boating, biking, sun tanning, Cherry Festival, 4th of July, and more!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful summer too!