Its been a little while since I've posted, but I feel like we've kinda been in hibernation mode over here. Lots of days in the foggy backyard, and a few visits with friends but for the most part, just the norm. Lots and lots of Braxton Hicks and feeling QUITE large and in charge has contributed to that of course-I have about two dresses that I go back and forth between now bc they are the only things that look presentable but at the same time feel comfortable. So theres that..

Of the few things that are noteworthy lately, we were able to visit w my lifelong friend Holly at her bridal shower recently. It was SO good seeing her and her family for a little bit, and to see how happy she is. Her fiance is one lucky man and he has made our good list, so positive all around haha. Mariah was also here for a bridal shower being thrown for her by some family, and it was very fun. The games and food particularly were a hit. We also got to see some good family friends when they all came to help in wedding planning meetings. So over all that was a fun weekend-thank goodness to since Lester ended up on 72 hr shift. I keep thinking about how different that would be if we were still in Oklahoma-thank goodness we are home now with people we love and things to occupy us while he is out there working so hard. And even on long shifts like this, over all we like the company better and they seem to value him more so its over all a good thing. Count your blessings I guess.







And of course, this weekend was fourth of July. Throughout the week now, Lester is in school, so it was amazing being able to spend the WHOLE day with him, as there were no classes and he was not scheduled to be at work. In the morning we spent some time visiting with some of our Aunties who were visiting from Hawaii, then in the afternoon came home and hung out/cooked. In the evening the three of us headed over to our friends house for a delicious, fun filled BBQ [I got to make potato salad and a festive dessert pizza] and fireworks. I still can't say enough how nice it is to have friends that fit so well for Addy and ones that work so well for me and Lester. Don't you just love triple wins? We came home and hung out with the family for a little bit before heading to bed [and the next day enjoyed fireworks and root beer floats with some more good friends.]




We were thinking about how lame it probably sounds to some that we ended up home at such a reasonable hour, and the fact that we are perfectly happy with that. But you know what? We've had fourth of July's of partying till the sun comes up, and they were great-but they were in no way better then this one! We are genuinely LOVING this family-enjoy spending every minute we can together-making memories kinda lifestyle, and we've both came to the conclusion that we would never ever go back. This is just to much fun. Different? Yes for sure. But equally wonderful? No question. Even more fulfilling I'd say, bc the happiness lasts for the rest of your days. Its problem free philosophy..our Hakuna Matata.