July Visitors

 This past month, I have been reminded of how blessed we are to have such amazing friends and family.  Not only have we really taken roots here in Akron, developing a community of friends locally, we have also been able to keep in touch with and visit with all of our community from Indy. 

First up were the Jansens.  Neither of us did a great job taking pictures, but it was probably because we were having too much fun! (That or we were too busy taking care of five children that are four and under!) The big boys made it to an Indians game on Saturday, Heather and I survived feeding and putting all five babes to bed while they were gone, we all made it to the zoo on Sunday, and had lots fun relaxing and cooking out in the back yard.  We loved having you all, come back soon!!  (Although next time I think it's the girls turn to go out and the boys turn to watch the kids.)

A few pics from our zoo day...

Next up were the Elliot's.  This was their second visit but first time bringing baby Augusta (who is 3 weeks older than June).  We spent the weekend chatting, relaxing, making cookies on our stove top (turns out our oven decided to kick the bucket this month), and we even braved going out to eat with all the kids... it was a success!

Can't wait to watch these two girls grow up together.  Miss you already Elliots!

Finally, Uncle Luke and one of our good friends from high school youth group days (who conveniently is a good friends of Luke's) came out to visit.  On Saturday we went to church and made s'mores over a bonfire in the back yard. On Sunday, the boys went to Cedar Point, and Brielle was courageous enough to stay home with the three kids and me.  I was so thankful because not only was it so nice to have her company, she is also a rockstar with the kids and was a HUGE help all day.

July was a busy month for us - we had visitors come three weekends in a row, and then I left for Indy the last weekend.  We loved every second of it though and loved having each of these people.  It is so fun to get to spend a full day/days with our loved ones and show them around our new home.  We hope they all will come back soon!