little adventures

Looks like it's more of an every week event to update this blog now that we're in the 'real world'.  We've been keeping plenty busy too!  Last Thursday we had a summer get together with our small group at the Weis' new residence. It was so fun catching up with everyone, eating great food and spending time encouraging and sharing with one another.  While I was chatting with the ladies, Dan took Adi across the street to the park with the other husbands and kids.  Apparently, Adi had her first rides down a slide - even beat Flynn in a race down it.  Apparently his shoes caught him up.  Dan assured me that he was carefully watching/catching her as she slid down on her blanket...not sure how I feel about it - but it's all done now and she's safe.  I know that's the fun side of Dan that I need to see so I don't get so bogged down in worrying! :)

Friday night, I tried to surprise Dan by having him meet me at a secret location after work, but as I was pulling out of the driveway, he was pulling in and followed me around the block.  So we had to modify the plan and we went there together.  Since it was a nice night and we didn't have plans, I thought it'd be fun to go to a park in Plymouth and have an impromptu picnic.  I picked up some food for us, packed the dog up and we all enjoyed a meal on the grass. I'm realizing that our life is different now that we have Adi, but that doesn't mean we can't have spontaneous adventures now and then.  They may just be on a slightly smaller scale.  I don't remember if I took any pictures there but will post them if I did - another note that I've been bad at taking pictures lately! :(

Saturday I met up with my bestie, Kristen and went for a walk around Centennial Lakes.  That area is gorgeous and I think we will be spending more time there now!  It was great catching up and talking about how her pregnancy is going...I am SO thrilled for you and John to welcome Natalie's little sister or brother into this world in December!  What a wonderful reminder of how blessed we are, though undeserving of that joy.
We headed up to Elk River to see G+G Powers in the evening.  We got to see pictures from their trip to Israel and enjoyed some time with the Hinchcliffs, Auntie Jenn & Uncle Ben too! Always nice to spend a summer evening relaxing with the fam.

Adi is an absolute treat and we are loving the time we have with her in the mornings, evenings and weekends!  I have been struggling with feelings of guilt for being at work all day - but have been reminded of God's plan. It's incredible to think that He knew we would be in this position, in these jobs, at that daycare at this time...So I take comfort in knowing that this is all part of His plan and we just have to continue to seek His will in our circumstances - every moment of every day.  We also have to remember to just ENJOY the time we have with Adilyn - and don't worry, that comes pretty easily! :)

Here's what Adi has been up to lately.  She all of a sudden seems to want to try sitting up.  Though without her hands down, she tips over pretty quickly!