Finishing off the Summer....

....with a bang!
Here are a few pics from some recent adventures we've gotten ourselves into.

Mady at her very first movie!

Bryan got hired at a great company and has reason to celebrate not only for the great new salary, benefits and paid time off...but for his last day at STARBUCKS!

We are so very thankful for Starbucks and the ministry and provision it has been for us. Bryan really did fall in love with the community in which he worked. I know he will miss a great deal of his regular customers and his co-workers, but after 4 years it was time to move on. Being a full time student and working 2 other jobs in addition to Starbucks makes for a hard schedule. So needless to say, he is glad to begin a career in an industry where he sees his future. God is good!

At the zoo with Ms. Macy, our helper for the summer. These girls are a pair! 

Play dates with some good buddies!

Then a little summer virus hit her hard for about 36 hours and then we were back and running!

 

Then Uncle Christopher came for a visit! We had such a good time with him!

 

Little sporadic picnic with some close friends up at seminary lawn. These people are so dear to me. We really enjoy their fellowship and constant encouragement in the gospel.

These two are two peas in a pod. Here they are being Pottery Barn models during Pottery Barn Story time.

My great big brother was a great big help this week as he visited. I put him to work. All the "nesting" urges and check lists have been accomplished with his willing and hard working spirit. I love him. He's a great big brother....he is so great now because he has to make up for all the years he tormented me. Hah!

We had the best visit with Uncle Christopher. He was super fun and Mady adored playing with him.
He had a great time also doing/ going to lots of parties with our friends. He fits right in, for the most part....he kept apologizing for being so "northern" and loud and abrasive. It was hilarious. He was hilarious.

Over all, the summer is ending and some new fun is just beginning. Baby #2 will be here before we know it!