At the Beach...

So I'm still trying to get used to the concept of blogging.  There are probably a few things I could have shared over the last couple of weeks, but I forget to sit down and type them out.  Here are a few of the highlights and I might include some more details/pictures at a later time. 

1.  We drove 13 hours through the night to Indiana to spend time with our families over the fourth of July.  Henry was a trooper and did VERY well, considering he was restrained to a carseat the whole time.  Luckily, he doesn't mind the car and it usually puts him right to sleep.

2.  Spent some time in Wisconsin with my mom's family - my grandparents got to meet their great-grandchild and I loved seeing them interact with Henry.  We got to spend a day at my aunt and uncle's lake cottage...as usual, my aunt and uncle spoiled us with good food and time on the lake.  I didn't ski this year, but my dad and Peter had their annual tubing contest.  My dad won this year, as Peter flew off his tube, but he did NOT lose his shorts this year...thanks Paul and Jenni for his new swim trunks.  :)

3.  I have had some quality time at my in-law's lake house, off of lake Michigan.  It has been absolutely RELAXING and wonderful.  I've got to spend some time with my parents, Peter's parents, and my Duke friend - Amanda and her 2 and a half year old, Faith.   I've taken naps, read, sat out in the sun, and just had a more relaxed schedule the last few days.  I've LOVED it!!  Everyone has helped out with Henry and allowed me to have some time to myself, as well.  Wish that Peter was here to experience it with us, but he's back to work in NC.  Can't wait to see him this weekend...

4.  Went to my home church on Sunday and ran into many people I haven't seen in a long time.  They got to meet Henry and it was really good to be back.  It was a little overwhelming and surreal to be there with my SON, but I loved seeing familiar faces.  I was lucky to have had the opportunity to attend my dear friend, Kayla's wedding shower.  I have watched her grow up over the last 12 years or so and am so proud of the woman she's become.  She's marrying a great guy and I'm excited to see what the Lord is going to do in their lives.  I also got to visit with a couple other DEAR friends this last week and I was once again reminded of how blessed I've been over the years with amazing friendships.   Thanks Laura and Jenny for taking time out of your day to catch up...  :)

I have a full weekend ahead and I'm so excited for it to begin.  I have quite a few people whom I absolutely love coming into my hometown and I can't wait to spend some time with them.  I also have Henry's open house on Sunday, which my sisters and mom have sacrificed a lot of time to make it special...  I know many people are giving up their Sunday and even driving long distances to attend - thank you so much (in advance) for being willing to come and meet our little guy.  I'll make sure I take pictures and share about it next week.


I'm also including a few pictures of Henry smiling...it's been so much fun to see him respond more and I can help but snap pictures...  :)  And yes, his cheeks ARE filling out...he's getting bigger!  :)