a few labor day weekend highlights...

a wedding, a trip to the zoo, and, of course, my 2 favorite little ones!

last days of summer

I started my student teaching internship the last week of August. I am sad to see summer come to an end, but I am so excited for everything that Fall brings. It's a new start....a change in weather, new pencils and crayons, sweaters and boots, Justin Bieber backpacks, and relaxing weekends with the hubby.

Sitting around a campfire, spending time with family, and roasting marshmallows- the perfect way to end my last weekend of summer.

I even ate a hot dog.

Thank you, Websters! 

"sisters, sisters...

...there were never such devoted sisters."

If you are a lover of Christmas, musicals, or Bing Crosby, you know exactly what that is from and you are singing along right now. 

My little sister, who is actually a bit taller than me now, is growing up and entering her senior year of high school. It has been so fun to watch her become her own person over the years. I like to think of myself as a mentor, having a positive and influential impact on her life. Yes, that's what I like to think. Even though I carried her around all through the first few years of her life making it impossible for her to learn how to walk. Don't worry, she walks just fine now. Soon she will be off to college and selfishly, I would like her to come over to the west side so I can continue to take care of her. Although, if she chooses California then both my siblings will be down there, and that just means more sun and Disneyland for me and Trevor! 

 She is now one of my best friends. We share a love of laughing, shopping, and cupcakes!

Love you Hol Ball! 

a little family time at the rock

Our June

It has been a crazy, busy and fun summer so far. We have taken advantage of each and every sunny day that we are so lucky to get here in the Pacific Northwest. There have been about 2. So we have traveled to Yakima and Leavenworth to visit friends and get a little more sun.

I finished school at the beginning of June and have been taking a few summer classes. Trevor is doing well at work....but that is the boring stuff. We have been playing a lot too. We have spent a lot more time with friends, family and babies!

Trevor turned 27. 

Leavenworth with our friends Brad and Jen and their new baby girl, Ava.

and I want one...

The 4th of July down at Tacoma's waterfront.

More summer fun to come.

#707

So here are the long awaited photos of our downtown loft apartment. I know most of you don't care anymore, so this is really just for me to be able to look back on when I am living in a real grown up house.

But for now, this is our home...

love 3 day weekends

I should be writing my classroom management plan right now, but this is me honoring my commitment to this blog and to you, my fans.

And I know you won't tell my professors. 

Trevor and I had a wonderful memorial weekend on the other side of the mountains with my family.

Whenever we visit my family, we can always count on a lot of laughter and a lot of eating. For some reason food just tastes better with my family. 

Making things like this, helps too.

What I really wish I could show you is a video of the game that followed this dessert...

Words can't describe the hilarity that comes from playing French charades with this bunch.

I love my family.