Have you been feeling Bleu?

Are you feeling a little down now that summer is almost over? Well, here's a post that is sure to cheer you up....there aren't many things that are cuter than a lab puppy...and you know how I feel about puppies and pictures!!! Our friend Jason just got a lab puppy and named him Bleu. 

Here he is on the day we went to go pick him up...a little over 7 weeks old.

He was very cuddly and nervous to leave his litter mates...but he has settled in just fine. Nathan used him to go and talk to the Kid's Corner at the Great Jones County Fair about being a veterinarian...and of course he was a big hit!

I haven't seen him in a couple weeks so he's probably already doubled in size...they change so fast!

Enjoy the cuteness!!

End of Summer Fun

It finally feels like summer has just begun. It's been a very cold, mild summer. We didn't really get any heat until July and it only lasted a week or so. School has started and the heat has returned! We had a fun family weekend this past weekend celebrating Adam and Teresa's birthdays. My cousins Ryan and Lisa were both home for a friends wedding. We spent most of the day at the pond swimming and soaking up the rays. Adam and Nathan went golfing. 

The cousins...Ryan, Lisa, Adam and I

With our significant others.....

And the parents.....

I just hit 29 weeks...so Adam and I were comparing bellies to see who is bigger....I think I won, at least he can suck his in! 

Dad and Kate making homemade ice cream....a family favorite!

11 years/Babymoon

We celebrated our 11 year anniversary in Chicago a few weeks ago. I guess you could also call it a babymoon as well. We stayed at the W hotel on Lakeshore drive...it's becoming my new favorite place to stay in Chicago. It's in a perfect location...close to shopping and Lake Michigan!

We had great views of Navy Pier! We enjoyed massages at Bliss Spa....

and spent a lazy afternoon on the beach soaking up the sun and reading. The water was still cold but comfortable once you got used to it. 

We stuffed ourselves at Rosebud before going to see The Book of Mormon Saturday evening. The show was hilarious! 

Sunday morning we spent on Michigan Avenue. I took Nathan through the American Girl store so he could experience first hand what his future beholds! We also made Vivan's first purchase at Tiffany's! 

Nathan wrote me this sweet poem on my facebook page....

To My Wife,

No gift can be given that will ever express the blessing, I received

11 years ago today.

She has given me strength when life seems to take it away.

She has opened my eyes to the world to see.

But holding her in my arms, is the only place that I ever want be.

She even left her warm Texas sun.

For my Iowa winter fun

She has endured more to give us a child than any woman should.

And more than any man ever could.

She looked past the visors and long blonde hair,

To make us a very unique pair.

She is my perfect combination,

of sexy and sophistication.

Happy Anniversary! I love you Joanna

:)

We had a great time....we are now in full nursery mode and trying to get things finished up. November will be here before we know it!