To say we’ve been a bit busy these last couple of weeks would be a crazy understatement!  But, it’s all been good.  I’m also giving the blog a mini-makeover, so please excuse the dust while I get it updated. 

Today, Tony officially started his new job as a Trainer at Lifetime Fitness.  If you know of anyone that’s looking for an awesome trainer, who takes his job VERY seriously, my man, is your man.   We’re SO proud of him!  I can’t wait to see him do well, which I’m confident he will.

We also went out of town to Dubuque, Iowa this past weekend for my cousin’s wedding.  It was GORGEOUS and such a blast.  I was honored enough to be asked to sing a few of the songs during the mass as well!

While we were in Dyersville, Iowa for the ceremony, we visited the Field of Dreams Movie Site!  Surprisingly, I left my camera home for the weekend, so all I had was my camera phone.  So, here are a few weak shots from that.  You get the “picture” though.  It was really neat to see it in person!  And for just $5.4 million it could be yours! LOL

Yes, Kevin Costner’s tushie sat on this bench. 

“If you build it…they will come”

Finally, I feel like I can breathe.

The last month has been such a whirlwind in our lives, but a wonderful one.  When I look back at the last few weeks, I wonder how we survived, but we did, thank God, and we’re all settling in.  We couldn’t have done it without the help of our family.  We hired some amazing movers as well to help.  If you are in need of a moving company, I highly recommend Two Men and a Truck.  They were A M A Z I N G.  The best money we ever spent.

We officially moved into our new house on the 26th.  It’s been a little over a week, but now it’s beginnging to feel like we’ve been there MUCH longer than that.  I drive by Tyne Lane every day and wonder how our cute first house is doing.  I’m sure the new owners are loving it, but part of me does miss it just a little.

We also had an awful decision to make about a week before our move.  Our dog, Zeus, was 9 years old (that’s senior for a Doberman) and his health had been declining pretty quickly over the last few weeks.  We knew the time was coming, as horrible of a decision as it was, we made the choice to put him to sleep and let him cross the Rainbow Bridge.  It was a very sad day for our family, but we knew in the long run, it was the right decision. 

We’re now getting settled into our new home.  I have been taking a few pics here and there, but it’s been such a mess with boxes and unpacking, that I’ve been holding out on taking too many until it’s all prettied up.   So, when it’s all nice and pretty for B’s party this weekend, I’ll be sure to take some new ones.

Speaking of The Princess, can you believe she’s turning ONE on Sunday?  I know I sure can’t!!  We took her one year photos on Sunday and did a cake smash.  Stay tuned for those, but here’s one of my faves of her laughing at her brother.  And I LOVE my new natural light studio in the house!!  I can’t wait to use it over the coming years!!

While I’m on the subject of photography…I’m having an amazingly fun contest over at the Ten Tiny Toes Blog.  Definitely go and check it out and I’d love to have you join in the fun!

We haven’t been seeing much of this stuff this year, now have we?

Here are a few macro shots of the gorgeous giant flakes we had the other morning.  These were on the windows of my truck (since I can no longer park in the garage!)

Hope you all have a day filled with love!  Here’s our loves.  We’re so blessed to have them in our lives.

The packing continues…good thing boxes make fun toys too.   New pics of the house coming soon!  We were over there yesterday and I took some of the main level.  Stay tuned!!