Busyness & birthdays...

I'm not exactly sure why I thought we'd have a relaxing, quiet summer.  I should know better than that by now.  As usual, we've been incredibly busy.  The nice thing is that even though it hasn't been that "quiet," we've had lots of fun stuff to do.  Things like....

Playing with the cousins at Gramma & Grampa's farm...

Enjoying a bit of sunny weather with Auntie Ginny & Uncle Steve &

the rest of the Massie family...

Swinging...

Feeding the chickens at "Auntie" Carole & "Uncle" Bob's house...

A delightful garden party at a dear friend's place...

Me & aforementioned dear friend, Rachel...

Wrap-up BBQ with our Life Group from church...

Celebrating Daddy's 29th birthday...

And then, celebrating Callie's 2nd birthday, 3 times over! :)

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Birthday Celebration #1

Callie's 'actual' birthday (June 30th)

High tea at Appledoorn's with Auntie Vivie & Elijah...

.... and Grammy!

"Its my party and I'll pout if I want to..."

All 5 of us enjoying our afternoon tea...

"I'll take that one Nammy."

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Birthday Celebration #2

A morning at "Go Bananas" with 

Konrad, Ava, Calvin, Liliana, Auntie Naomi & Gramma Esau...

"So fun, Mommy!"

Opening gifts with her cousins...

And what 2nd birthday is complete without a Dora & Diego cake?

The picture doesn't capture just how excited she was about this :)

"Mmmmm.... cake!"

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Birthday Celebration #3

Family BBQ & cupcakes at Grammy & Grampa Glen's...

"Wait Momma... 

I need a quick water break before I can blow out my candles!"

And... more cake,

although she was far more interested in the M&M's on top than the cupcake itself :)

Eli, on the other hand, LOVED the cupcakes ;) 

More presents...

"Let me just see if this one will fit.

Yup, its a keeper!" 

Books, books and MORE books!

Trying to find Uncle Craig & Auntie Jen's gift...

There it is!  My very first children's Bible!

The whole fam...

So lucky to have Uncle Craig & Auntie Jen there to celebrate!

Uncle Steve & Auntie Ginny...

Birthday coloring with Auntie Gin...

Daddy & Mommy with the birthday girl...

As you can see, this little girl is deeply loved.  We're so thankful for our families and friends who love & cherish her.  It was definitely a very special birthday for this little girl.

So there you have it.... a ridiculously long post about our very busy summer, so far.  I'll try to update more frequently, but let's be honest... I can't make any promises ;)  Thanks to those who still actually read this :)