2015 Summer Pics

Now that September has hit, I thought I should get together some summer pics!  We spent the summer living at my mom and dad's and have only been in the new house two weeks, with months of work still to go!
It's no secret that we've had our hands more full than usual with renovating our new house; so even though I've dropped the ball in the blog world,  I'm hoping I snapped enough pics to do Trip's first few months justice!  

Here's what we we've been up to -

We celebrated June's 2nd birthday in June at a little splash park with family and she still talks about her Bubble Guppies cake (every.day.) - 

There was a kitchen to pick out (and a house to renovate - before pics coming soon!)-

The kitchen BEFORE.

More to come! 

A horse to visit - 

and ride - 

Mall trains to ride with grandma -

Uncle Michael's wedding to go to - 

Campfires because it was such a mild summer - 

Trip's Baptism - 

A super fun 4th of July - 

A fun visit with two great grad school friends - 

Loving our annual trip to the State Fair - 

Waiting for the train ride with grandma.

And then lots of other stuff in between - 

Hope you all had a wonderful summer as well... cheers to FALL! 

Trip's Baptism - July 2, 2015

William Paul William, III (Trip)

St. Paul, pray for him. 

Our big guy was baptized a month ago but of course I'm just now getting around to posting pics from his big day.  

It was so special to be able to celebrate with Deacon Rick at St. Joan of Arc all by ourselves. And it's hard to believe that Trip was only 5 weeks old then and is a whole ten weeks old now! 

July 2nd is a day I'll always remember and a day that we'll always celebrate because of his initiation into the Church.

Ready to receive his first sacrament! 

Trip be like, "Guys, bow tie... too tight... choking over here!"

I feel like we have multiple pictures of mom on gown duty with each of the kiddos - 

This time around was no different (it was made from her first communion dress) - 

Two big guys looking nervous for the big moment - 

So serious - 

Super proud godfather - 

Sweet Kate.

Aunt Katie eskimo kisses -

Business all around -

I couldn't have been sweating more if I tried - 

Trip was awake and into it the whole time - 

In front of the St. Joan of Arc mosaic - 

Party time (fireworks included!) -

Trying to sneak some ice cream cake! 

Letting it all hang out - the poor guy was a little hot in his button-down.

The littles watching the fireworks from the peanut gallery - 

Nail talk - the best way to end the night!  

Trip, God bless you on your journey in faith and Truth.  

We love you (serious monkey face and all!) xoxo!