Nora got to spend some time getting doted on by her great-grandparents (on Luke's side) over Easter weekend. Watching them hold hands was pretty much the most adorable thing ever.
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9.07.2013
labor day lake life: 2013
After the first week with students at school, we headed up to the lake for a short, but relaxing vacation. Sunset boat rides, swimming, card games, tubing, walks around the island, bonfires, family and friends.
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| Mom + Mitch |
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| Mitch |
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| Derek + Jackie |
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| Jamie + Bill |
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| Just laying on the boat. |
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| Pretty Jamie |
8.27.2013
big things happening: august 2013 (like, REALLY big things)
Luke and I began living the sacrament of marriage on Wednesday, August 21st.
Five Fun Facts About Our Wedding:
1.) We had a small, simple ceremony. Tiny, in fact. Just our parents and the sacrament.
2.) We didn't tell anyone, so don't feel excluded if this is how you found out...this is how everyone found out. If there is such a thing as a Catholic elopement, this was it.
3.) Luke's suit (and handsome bowtie) cost more than my shirt/skirt combo.
4.) We got married on what would have been one of the presiding priest's parents' 73rd wedding anniversary, which was also on a Wednesday at approximately the same time. That priest also administered (or was present for) all of my sacraments thus far except baptism.
5.) Something old: my mom's wedding ring. Something new: the skirt/shirt. Something borrowed: my mom's slip. Something blue: my shoes.
BONUS FACT: That last picture in black and white that looks like Luke is super-romantically spinning me around is actually Luke cracking my back (which is a sign of true love, obviously).
DOUBLE BONUS (nerd) FACT: We're a Hufflepuff (me) marrying a Gryffindor (Luke), just like Tonks and Lupin (and Neville and Hannah).
No gifts, please. Prayers and well-wishes happily accepted.
Also, in case you were wondering, this is what it looks like to have the most supportive best friends in the world:
7.10.2013
lake life: july 2013
We spent the holiday weekend at our lakehouse with many fabulous people (Dad, Mom, Travis, Blythe, Derek, Jackie, Jamie, Bill, Cam, Mitch, Belinda, John, Drew, Lily, Mike, Missy, Claire and Ansley...plus me and Luke whew).
The best kind of vacation ends with your legs tired from biking, your arms tired from tubing, and your abs sore from laughing (not to mention all of the reading, card playing and smore eating, which had no lasting injuries). I'm constantly thankful for the people in my life.
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The best kind of vacation ends with your legs tired from biking, your arms tired from tubing, and your abs sore from laughing (not to mention all of the reading, card playing and smore eating, which had no lasting injuries). I'm constantly thankful for the people in my life.
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| Drew + Lily |
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| Blythe + Travis |
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| Mitch doing Mitch |
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| Travis + Blythe |
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| view from the front porch |
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| another night, another porch shot |
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| Derek |
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| Ansley loves Luke |
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| check out this handsome dude. |
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| sandbar |
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| Jackie |
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| lake life |
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| Mitch + Cam |
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| Derek + Jackie |
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| Jamie, Bill, + Mitch |
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| me + Luke |
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6.16.2013
happy father's day // 2013
In honor of the day, here's JB's latest pearl of wisdom:
"If you can see the indentation of your navel, your dress is too tight. That's a rule of thumb. Live by it."
Happy Father's Day, you guys. Super blessed.
6.01.2013
first lake weekend of 2013
Last weekend, for Memorial Day, we spent time at Coldwater Lake, Michigan. Here's a brief timeline of our families' time at the lake over the years:
1954: My grandparents go to Coldwater for their honeymoon.
1955-1985: My grandparents continue to go to the lake, renting the same cottage (almost) every time with their kids (my dad and aunts and uncles).
1986-2004: My parents start taking their kids to the lake, renting a house a few down from the one my dad used when he was a kid. My uncles bought the cabin next door to the original cabin.
2004-2012: My parents buy the original cabin (in 2004) that my dad and my grandparents went to for years.
2012-present: We still own our cabin, and Luke's sister and brother-in-law bought one four houses down. Our family is taking over the island and it's great.
This past weekend, we had: Jamie, Bill, Christy, Andrew, Tony, Izzy, Joey, Audra, Mark, Mitch, Haley, Ansley, Mike, and Missy (plus Luke and me). It was a super fun time.
1954: My grandparents go to Coldwater for their honeymoon.
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| Dorothy is such a babe. |
1955-1985: My grandparents continue to go to the lake, renting the same cottage (almost) every time with their kids (my dad and aunts and uncles).
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| Dad, Tom, and Susie |
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| Great-Grandma and a fish. |
1986-2004: My parents start taking their kids to the lake, renting a house a few down from the one my dad used when he was a kid. My uncles bought the cabin next door to the original cabin.
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| Mom, Grandpa, Derek (on shoulders), Dad, Grandma, 1987 |
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| Dad, Me, Derek, some fish, 1990 |
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| Pretty mom and Travis, 1993 |
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| Me and Derek, 1994 |
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| Dad and Travis, 1996 |
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| Travis and Dad, 1996 |
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| Derek and Dad, 1999 |
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| Ansley (cousin) and me, 2010 |
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| Me and Kim, 2011 |
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| Ansley and Uncle Mike, 2011 |
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| Derek, 2012 |
2012-present: We still own our cabin, and Luke's sister and brother-in-law bought one four houses down. Our family is taking over the island and it's great.
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| Bill and Jamie, 2012 |
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| Sunset at our cabin |
This past weekend, we had: Jamie, Bill, Christy, Andrew, Tony, Izzy, Joey, Audra, Mark, Mitch, Haley, Ansley, Mike, and Missy (plus Luke and me). It was a super fun time.
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| Haley, me, Ansley, 2013 |
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