Packing it All In...

We had about a week and a half between returning from SD and our next vacation.  In that time, we managed to pack a few more things in!

Sullivan and Quinn packed a couple of sleepovers in.  One with the neighbors, and one with their friends, Madeline and Truman.

They had the best time roasting hot dogs and making s'mores and staying up late!  Sullivan managed to eat an impressive 4 s'mores!  Yum!

Ryan and I took advantage of the girls being gone and went to a movie.... Who You Gonna Call?!

Ghostbusters!!!

On another evening, Quinn's previous teacher hosted a night out at Victory Field (where our minor league team, the Indians play)!

It was a BEAUTIFUL July day and Quinn enjoyed catching up with Mr. Stage.  Boy, is she is going to miss him next year!

And finally, Ryan and I joined a few of our neighbors one evening.  We went and had dinner at a nearby reservoir.  A wonderful evening full of laughs - never a dull moment with this group!

Oh, and I forgot to share these next couple of pictures from when we were in SD. One evening, we were lucky enough to catch up with some of our Indiana friends.  They were traveling through Sioux Falls on their way out west.  We met them at their hotel so the kids could swim!

Here is Quinn with her best friend, Maddy - along with Sullivan and Maddy's siblings!

Summer is truly almost over, but we have one more journey to go!! 

Eric + Kristen

Eric and Kristen had the most beautiful, intimate wedding on July 10th, 2016.

  To say that it was remarkable would be an understatement.

The ladies started the day at the hair salon, where we were pampered with beautiful hair and make-up.  There was great conversation and even better company.

The girls felt like princesses and looked beautiful.

I loved this picture of Quinn and Sullivan, with their soon to be Auntie.  They were deep in conversation about something, and the admiration that Quinn and Sullivan had on their faces was priceless.

After getting all dolled up with hair and makeup, it was time to get ready for the ceremony.  

The ceremony was an intimate event, with 40 of their closest friends and family present.  Ryan and I were blessed to be asked to be part of their wedding - and the whole family looked pretty amazing all dressed up!

The girls did an amazing job walking down the aisle and were in hog heaven to be part of their special day!

The reception and cocktail hour was wonderful - delicious food, drinks and lots of time spent with family.

The girls had a mini meltdown when the menu was announced.  And to be fair to them, they were the only children at the wedding so the menu wasn't necessarily kid-inspired.  But with a quick call to the hotel restaurant across the street, chicken strips quickly solved the problem.  Look at the face of this thrilled Quinn when her kid-friendly food arrived.  Priceless!

The music started shortly after dinner ended.  And from that moment on, we lost Sullivan to music and dance.  That girl could not get enough dancing and twirling.  She had quite the dress for twirling, let me tell you!

Quinn was MUCH more reserved and didn't want to dance at all, but her dear sweet cousin, Morgan, eventually twisted her arm and got her on the dance floor!

(Thanks, Morgan!)

The night was one to remember.  It was the perfect balance of elegant and quaint.

And we couldn't be anymore thrilled to welcome Kristen into the Pooley family.  

What a great addition she will make!  

Congratulations, Eric and Kristen!!  

Thanks for allowing us to be a part of your special day!

A Day to Celebrate...

Yesterday was "National Junk Food Day".  

And what better way to celebrate  than with sugar-filled slushies with great friends!

 The girls asked if everyday could be National Junk Food Day. One could only wish!

Sulla Grace's #2

If nothing else, Sullivan Grace has persistence and determination.  Great qualities that will serve her well in life!  They also served her well when she was insistent that her wiggly tooth was coming out!

Quinn is both grossed out and intrigued by Sullivan's loose tooth.  She wanted to give a stab at pulling the tooth out, but in the end Quinn couldn't stomach the blood.

After a little bit of pulling and wiggling, the tooth popped out!

Now this little one has an even bigger hole in her mouth.

Sullivan quickly put her tooth under her pillow, as to not forget come night time!  This morning, she found  two dollars folded like shirts under her pillow.  She also got a sweet note from the Tooth Fairy!

As of now, there are no more wiggly teeth in her mouth.  It might be awhile before #3 falls out!

SD Happenings - Part 3

We had some great times with the Pooley clan while back in SD.

Ryan and I spent an evening with these great people...

We had a quaint bachelor/bachelorette party for Eric and Kristen a couple of days before their wedding.  

We rode bicycles through downtown Sioux Falls - making stops at various bars and restaurants.  

Those sweet Pooley boys...

After an evening out and about, we settled back at Eric's friends' house for a bonfire.

It was a great evening celebrating E & K - and a great way to wrap up the party.

While we were busy galavanting around, Nana was kind enough to love on and spoil the girls.  Thanks, Nana!

Eric and Kristen also hosted a fabulous picnic the night before their wedding.  Apparently I failed BIG at taking pictures that night, because this is the only picture I could find...

On another day, we spent the afternoon at the zoo.

We were blessed to spend the afternoon with Nana, Gigi & Bill, Gary, Paula, and Morgan.  It was a beautiful afternoon, but the time spent with our family that we don't get to see near enough was even better!!!

All the ladies...

We couldn't have enjoyed our time with everyone any more.  

All these events were leading up to one very special event.... Eric and Kristen's wedding.  

More great pictures of that very soon!