7 months

I remember when Nora was first born thinking about her being 6 to 7 months during the summer. Being able to spend time outside with her; having a great time. Now that 7 months is here, I can't believe how big, curious, wiggly, talkative, and just plain happy she is! It's really sunk in that I get to stay home with her now that my former co-workers are back at school (and yes, we've already visited them) With summer coming to a close, I'm really feeling blessed! God is good!!

her knees are almost peeking out!

She's always reaching for Rusty when he's near her.

Now, the montage of Nora and Freddie pictures.... couldn't decide on just one.

Rusty is hard to see in this picture, but she LOVES it when he comes by her and licks her face!

He just makes her giggle.

She spots a block

Tries to crawl there -- she can't quite figure it out yet (but I don't think it'll be too much longer)

Lands on her belly!

She got her block so I put her back by Freddie

Sees Freddie and needs to explore him.

oh, more blocks...

distracted. Rusty's licking the spot where she threw up and occasionally gets her toes...

Up once more -- and there's that great smile! Phew! I'm tired.

Jeff & Katie's Wedding

Jeff and Katie got married on Saturday! It was a beautiful day (despite it being quite hot and humid) We all had lots of fun celebrating together. What a great wedding to be Nora's first! She had a great time too -- sleeping all through dinner so she was awake for a little dancing! She was most exciting to officially have an aunt!

First are some pictures from the rehearsal dinner followed by some from the wedding day!

Katie and Dave

Mary Ann and Aunt Cheryl

Dave and Sheila (the next couple to get married -- October 30!)

The groom and father of the groom

Peter, Dave, and Nate -- a few of Jeff's groomsmen

Greg and Karen

the couple the night before they become Mr. and Mrs.

wow - they look a lot alike in this picture!

the two Grandmas :)

Gunner loves Nora

It's Jeff's wedding day!!

party dress!

Best Man and the Groom

The newest Katie Guenther with her groom

beautiful, huge roses

Proud Grandmas

Parents of the groom

Jeff in his duck hat (made by yours truly)

Katie's dress was gorgeous! She looked amazing!

First dance as husband and wife

Family picture!!

Lake Camelot

Had a great 3-day weekend at Uncle Bob and "Grantie" Mary's lake house. Lots of pictures to prove it. Spent a lot of time outside - we had gorgeous weather - and Nora got to take a dip in the lake! There were little fish swimming all around her! Can't wait for next year. What a great tradition!

Nora is a dog lover!

Rusty, the water dog, swam after this ball at least 40 times the first day and completely tired himself out. He was constantly in and out of the water. He barely moved the day after we got home.

Love, love, love this picture. Swinging in the hammock was tickling her tummy.

fresh grilled veggies for make your own Chipotle dinner - delicious!

baths in sink... doesn't get any better

first time sitting on the grass -- didn't care for it

sitting with Grandma Grandma playing with one of her favorite toys of the weekend

Karen and Grandma -- so nice to have Karen (and Greg) back in the midwest with us

just 3 weeks and they'll be the newest Mr. and Mrs. Guenther!!

the Greg man with Grandma -- getting ready to celebrate her birthday with sundaes!

part of Sunday breakfast