Summertime

I can't beleive that it's almost July already! The weather feels more like Seattle rather than Grand Rapids, all it has done is rain every day since I don't know when! I think we have literally have had only one nice day this month!
With summer comes lots of travel. I hate traveling, but I love the adventure it brings. We went to Wisconsin for a baby shower held by Matt's parents for baby Henry. It was a great party, lots of people showed up, and it was grand to spend the time we did there. If only we could have spent more time there!
The second weekend we went to Duluth and to Elk River for a graduation party for my third cousin. Going to Duluth wasn't all that fun, but going to Elk River was fun, and it was great to see family that I don't manage to see all that often.
The third weekend we went to Little Falls. Noah had spend the week at my parent's house, and we had a wedding to attend on Saturday. The wedding was beautifull, and it was great to see people from Little Falls. Father's day was lovely at my parent's house, my dad made two chickens on a roaster on the grill, and Matt got a new watch from the boys.
This up coming weekend is my brithday weekend, and we have a close family friend grad party to go to. So back down to LF! It will be nice to be down there for my birthday, since Zach (my twin brother) is going to be there, along with his wonderfull girlfriend Rachael. Zach and I haven't ever spent a birthday apart, and this year is going to be no diffrent!

I'm hoping in July that Matt and I will be able to take Noah to Duluth to see the aquarium there and the zoo. I was just told that I also need to take him to the train museum there as well. I'm really excited for this mini vacation that we have planned. I'm hoping to be able to take my cousin's little boy, C, as well. C and Noah get along really well, and it would be great for Noah to be able to play with another kid during the trip. All we have to do is figure out a weekend to do it!
We are also going to be holding Noah's 4th Birthday party July 31st. We invited around 40 people all in all. ( This includes my family, and ourselves as well.) Last year we had a Transformer birthday party that had around 35 people. It was a blast! I'm hoping this year's Iron Man themed party goes just as well. ( I love planning parties, and wish I could do it all the time!)
We have Henry's 2 month appointment on July 2nd. I'm excited for this, but at the same time, I feel bad. This little thighs getting those big shots. He was measured at a WIC appointment at 10 lbs 8.5 oz. He's already holding his head up really well, and is a very good baby. He has learned how to smile and coos. I love seeing Matt and Henry together.

All in all, this summer is shapping up to be super busy,but now, it's time for a nap!