Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Summer 2012

Another pictorial update of my life full of blessings! 

And so started the trip to South Dakota to visit mom and Dad! We had a great trip over with Frank & Cher. 

Badlands. 

South Dakota: The best sunsets since.... well, creation. 

Ginger!
She remembered me, I'm pretty sure. She was gold the whole time I roamed across the Black Hills on her back

Not only the best sunsets, but the BEST stars. Sat out and watched them every night. 

Dad took us on a 12 mile scavenger hunt on the governments newly purchased property that is now supposed to be an Elk sanctuary. 

Mom and Dad's place is so great. And they started with just a hill of grass and trees..... 


iMiss. 

goober!

I know! So gorgeous. I could look at this forever. Creation is so beautiful. 
I love my family. So blessed. 

Reed took all of us cliff diving again. So fun! 

My 2nd 5k with my friends! I beat my last time, but I still have a ways to go. I've still been going strong with my weight loss, which is largely impacted by the people that surround me that are so encouraging to me!!! Check out my weight loss blog herehttp://consistentcompanion.blogspot.com/2012/07/5k-2011-2012.html
I've been tending to my small garden and LOVE it. So fun to harvest the fruit of my labor. Creation is so fascinating. 

Took a trip to Nashville, TN to spend some time with the in-laws and fam. Look at that gummy smile! 

Amber & I enjoying the park!


These kiddos are so loved. 


Botanical garden: so gorgeous!

This botanical garden in Nashville had tree houses... of course this one was made of hundreds of CDs for the shimmer of the fish. Cool, huh?


We celebrated our 4th anniversary... and man am I blessed to have a wonderful husband. 
Steffen surprised me with a trip to downtown Indy! 

Scouted out Indianapolis for new coffee shops. 


Signs

Remember all good things come from the Lord and have a wonderful day!