Well, you know when we go a few days with an update, we have been busy! The trade-off: better pictures and stories when we finally post!

Memorial Day Weekend was packed full for us! First, we were honored to attend the wedding reception of our close friends Sonya and Kevin. Auntie Connie graciously offered to babysit Delanie, so Dave and I enjoyed a fun night out. In fact, this is the first time our Girly Squad have all had significant others and all been together! More weddings are in this group's future though, as Brandon proposed to Brandy a few weeks before this wedding! And at least one of the other couples is thinking of engagement. It was a wonderful celebration of Sonya and Kevin's love, and also a great way to spend some time with our closest friends.

On Memorial Day, we took Delanie out on our neighbor's boat. She sported pigtails for the occasion, although she pulled them out quickly. Thank you Emily for the great new hair accessories and Uncle DJ and Auntie Justine for the summer outfit!

Delanie seemed to like the boat ok, but hated the lifevest. After a few brief tantrums, she did calm down and we all enjoyed the experience a bit more. And, of course, when the older kids took out some snacks, she was in Heaven! She would not get into the water, but both Dave and I took a dip in the lake. The weather was beautiful and it was great to be out on a boat, since neither of us have been on one in a few years.


Last weekend, Aunt Kate and (almost) Uncle Tristan took us to Myrtle Beach to stay at the York family condo. As a beach-lover, I need to get at least one fix a summer, and this year, the beach trip couldn't come soon enough. The weather was perfect - mid 80s - and so was the company. Delanie loves playing in the sandbox at school, so the beach was wonderful for her. Dave and I had both forgotten how sticky beach sand is, and now know what we can expect for the next several years. Delanie got everyone and everything sandy!