the beginning of a beautiful relationship

Ok, you guys, this weekend was a BLAST, was it not? I'm so glad people were able to make it! And thanks so much to the Eveners for hosting with a baby and an MBA to tend to as well!

Here's what cracks me up about this video:

1) How Emmaline stiff-arms Katy's attempt to put Frank's (?) pacifier in her mouth. (Better wash that off if you haven't already, Kate)

2) Brett's explanation of the benefits of organic milk in the background (actually, I'm seriously annoyed that I can't hear it because of my child's whining, because I'd like to know what Brett has to share on the topic.).

3) Katy's seventeen requests to watch the video before resorting to the last resort: throw herself on the floor. Ooops.

I'll hopefully get some pictures up on my blog tonight from the trip. Brett, how did the group photo turn out?

So I will see you all on September 8th at 7:00 (instead of 7:30!!) at our house, if not sooner.

Next Monday 8/11

I don't think we've made a firm plan for anymore Mondays. Next Monday, 8/11, the Hacks and the Mowerys are out. (We'll be getting back from Kentucky that afternoon, but won't be able to turn around in time for life group). So is anyone else going to be around/want to host?

We can host again on 8/18, and I can provide snack that day. Then maybe we can talk about fall and the next long term plan? We might know our fall babysitting options by then, and we're open to doing what's best for the group - I know the babies make things more challenging.

Apple Valley Weekend

Plans are still on for Apple Valley. You can make your way up any time on Saturday. I'll have snacky food out all day. I am brainstorming on the lunch and dinner menus, but if anyone has any suggestions I would appreciate them. I've already grown tired of the summer standard of hot dogs/hamburgers/potato salad.

The boat can hold 10 adults at a time. Everyone can go tubing, but the skis are a bit short so unfortunately the bigger guys won't be able to ski. we have plenty of rafts and noodles if you would just prefer to bob. There is a fire ring for the possibility of s'mores or we can just sit out on the deck and star gaze. Sunday everyone can get up at their own pace, water more, and then we'll head out just after lunch.

Let me know who is planning on coming. I know the Mowery's aren't planning on spend Saturday night and Jason wont be able to come up until after work.

I hope to see everyone there. It feels like we haven't all been together in a long time.