Ivy's Birthday

Jinnae loves hanging out with her good friend, Ivy. Today was Ivy's birthday and she wanted to celebrate with Jinnae at the apartment. They played, opened gifts, and then we walked to the Dollar General and shopped. Afterwards, we walked to The Grand Coney and had hot dogs and fries. It was a fun celebration. Happy fourth birthday, Ivy!

So Sorry It Has Been So Long!!!!

Nightly giggles before bed

Jinnae loves to pretend she's a beautician

Dinner at Fazoli's with Great Grandma Gerst

We moved!

So sorry I haven't posted in a long time. Here's what we have been up to.

We moved! We sold our house for full price (amazing in this economy) and our buyer wanted immediate possession. We had four days to get out. That was crazy. We don't have a new home yet, so we are temporarily living in an apartment in Allendale. Most of our belongings are in storage.
I also started teaching for the school year two days after the move. I love my job but the beginning of the year is always extra busy.

Then I wasn't feeling 100% but I am much better now.

Jinnae continues to bring us lots of laughs and we are enjoying every stage. She loves to be on the go every minute now. She especially likes to be chased and go down slides.

Jinnae's 2nd Birthday!

Jinnae turns two this week. We had a small celebration. One of her favorite gifts was a microphone.

Summer Fun!

Trip to Fort Wayne, Indiana to visit my best friend, Tanya

More fun with Quint

Six college credits DONE!

Alyssa's Birthday at the zoo

We have been busy. Here are a few of the activities we have been up to the end of July and early August.

First Krispy Kreme

On the ride back home to Michigan, we stopped at Krispy Kreme for breakfast. Jinnae enjoyed every minute of her first Krispy Kreme donut.

On Top of the World

We hiked to the highest point in the Smoky Mountains - Clingman's Dome. It was rainy and cloudy so we didn't get the best view but we still enjoyed the hike as a family. No, it's not a wildfire - the Smoky Mountains really look like they are smoking sometimes.

May I Go Swimming?

Jinnae loved looking out the window at the pool below every day at the resort. She loved swimming and floating around in her crab boat.