Where We've Been

Did I mention that Matt and I would be on a mission trip to inner city Chicago for the past week? We helped lead a trip of 14 high schoolers to the south side of Chicago to do a work trip.  It was a great week, but unfortunately, I don't have the energy to write about it right now.  So, I'll post pictures and more details tomorrow.  For now, home sweet home!

New Toy

When I got home from work yesterday, there a knock at the door.  The UPS man (I love that guy!) dropped off a big brown box.  

Matt's immediate words were: What did you order online?!  (You ladies know that tone.)  

My response was: If I ordered something online without telling you, don't you think I would have it delivered when you're not home? (Probably not the right response for many reasons.)

Much to our surprise, it was a Bumbo seat from my previous boss in Kentucky!  I was so excited I could hardly contain myself.  Here's a picture of Anne in her new seat.  She loves it! 

She is already 5 months old and still bringing so much joy to our lives.  Even when she's utterly exhausted (like in the carseat picture above) she's smiling!

Happy Father's Day

Annelise got Matt a watch for Father's day.  We had it engraved to say "To Daddy June 15, 08".

 
We also spent the afternoon with my family.  Here's our first family picture since Anne was born. What a bunch of troublemakers!

Bathtime at Grandma's

Annelise spent the night at my parent's house last week so Matt and I could celebrate our anniversary.  Mom gave her a bath in the kitchen sink and I just had to post this picture.  It's too cute!

We Love the Pool

Matt, Anne and I spent much of the day, outside working in the yard.  Boy, was it a scorcher! After hitting a few graduation open houses, we decided it was time to go to grandma's house for a dip in the pool.  I wasn't sure how Anne would react to the cold water.  She loved it!  Looks like we have a little "fish" on our hands.  

Four Years!

Yesterday was our four year anniversary!  My parents kept Anne overnight on Wednesday, so Matt and I got to sleep in and spend the day together.  We were planning to go to the zoo, but it was a torrential down pour when we left the house.  So, we went to a mall nearby that neither of us had been to.  Then, we had a nice late lunch at the Olive Garden.  It was a wonderful day!