Cruisin'

In September, we took off on a long weekend to celebrate Kyle and my brother-in-law's birthdays.

It was a great trip to get away for a few days. 

It was extremely weird to think that at that time the previous year I started my first day of work. 

 I am so thankful for the difference a year makes. 

We spent the trip relaxing.

 

Summer Days

This summer was one of the craziest, busiest ones I can remember. 

I was so thankful that we both had the time off that we could do all these wonderful things. 

Our July:

1. 4th of July was spent BBQing and hanging out at the pool with the family.

2. Julia and Robbie's Wedding.
The following day we spent an extremely short, whirlwind weekend celebrating my best friends wedding in Colorado. It was absolutely gorgeous.

3. I had my first experience with jury duty.
Thankfully there were too many jurors and I got to go home almost immediately!

 

4. 7/11

 

5. Orlando Weekend

One of Kyle's best friends came down from Iowa to visit. 

So we made the trip up there to see them. 

The last time we saw them, his wife was 6 months pregnant. 

When we saw them this summer, they had a 4 month old. 

 

 

 

 

  Of course, no Orlando trip is complete without a stop at Harry Potter World. 

6. Boender Annual Colorado Trip.

The following weekend, it was back to Colorado for a week long stay.

 

Totally met Clark Duke on the way home!

7. This cutie turned 1!

As you can see, July was insanely busy, but full of wonderful memories.  

High Five for Friday!

1. This week was what I deemed my first official week of summer. 

No obligations, no travel, no anything!

2. My women's bible study is off to a good start. 

We're reading through The Power of a Praying Wife.

It has already lead to some great discussions and a new mindset on how to truly pray for your spouse.

3. We finalized vacation plans finally. 

I always feel so much better once everything is finalized. 

4. I spent a good chunk of my day on Pinterest this week and came away feeling super productive.

Pinning = Productivity?

For real, I found some great things for my classroom for next year!

I can't wait to start making some of the projects I've found.

5. I successfully made ribs in the crockpot this week. 

I've always been nervous to try them, but they were on sale this week so I decided now was my best bet.  

Ready for some more butterbeer!

Not too much going on around here, but I'm okay with that!

Hello Summer!

Between switching over computers, trips, and the end of the school year there just hasn't seemed to be any time!

However, it officially is summer now and I actually have time to post. 

Lots has happened since I took my unplanned break. 

1. My niece lost her first tooth!

It fell right out of her mouth after dinner one night and we had to search the sidewalk in the rain for it. Lucky for her, we found it and the tooth fairy was able to make her first appearance.

2. Right after that, she celebrated her 5th birthday!

We went to Legoland and Sea World to mark the occasion. 

Sea World has gotten way better over the years, Legoland, not so great.

       

3. It's been the beginning of wedding season around here. 

The following weekends were filled with bridal showers, including my beautiful best friend's!

4. That brought me right up to the end of the school year.
I'm so thankful my first year is finally over and can't wait to dive into next year!

Some lovely parting gifts!

5. Right after school ended, we left for a family vacation to the beach.
Despite Kyle and I getting slightly burned the first day, we had a lot of nice relaxing time hanging out on the beach.
           
6. We left vacation early in order to get back for my best friend's bachelorette party.
We stayed on the beach, and luckily it was gorgeous weather!
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