Family Weekend

Last weekend my family came from Minnesota to meet sweet Norah Kristine for the first time. We had such a good time hanging out and Norah loved all of the attention. Her Gramma spoiled her with many hugs and kisses but I didn't have a problem with that, and her Auntie took some amazing photos of her.  My nephew, Seth, couldn't get enough of little Norah. I really enjoyed having them here and I was sad to see them go.

Gramma given Norah some love

Seth giving Norah some love

Hanging out in the livingroom

Norah with her new blankie from Auntie

Gramma and Norah chatting

July catch-all

The month of July went by so quickly! I can't believe it's already August. Looking back, Jesse and I had a lot going on in the month of July. The end of June we moved from our old studio apartment to our new two bedroom apartment. I cannot begin to express how happy I am to be in a bigger place. Our time at our last apartment was sweet and fun but not always functional.

Our dinning room

Our library/den

Dinning room/ library =] close quarters

The foyer/only window/tv room

The bedroom/closet

I will have to post some pictures of our new apartment later; we're still in the process of moving in so things are a little crazy. Jess and I had a lot of fun in the month of July just hanging around Dubuque with friends and what not.

My dear husband applying sunscreen before swimming.

Jesse and I at Barington Lakes-- Lazy day at the lake.

Jess and Aaron being... Jesse and Aaron. =]

This is Jess and I at our friends wedding.

Jesse decided to shave in honor of editing "Lost on Dress Parade"

Our Anniversary

Sweet diaper cake I got for my shower!

Amazing rattle cup cakes at the shower

Fun in the rain

Sitting on our patio during a thunderstorm
(don't mind my cankles)

A nice drive through the Botanical Gardens