So its been awhile...

It has been pointed out to me (no names will be mentioned;) that its been more than 4 months since I've updated our blog.  And I used to think it was bad if I went two weeks.  Sorry.  In my defense, life has pretty much been crazy!  Since May we've taken a long trip to Texas, sold a house, bought a house, completely remodeled a kitchen, added two bedrooms to the basement, started kindergarten and preschool, oh and had a baby.  So yes, I get a pass. To get us caught up I will do some highlights of this past summer and then I'll try (I say try) to get back on track.  No promises on how often:)

In May we took a trip to Texas to visit family and be a part of my sister's wedding.  The wedding was beautiful and we enjoyed our time with family.

The adorable cousins

The happy couple, Irina and Cody

On our trip back, we brought my brother Mark with us and had some fun adventures with him

Mark got to see Alina's dance recital, two hours of ballet, tap and dance:)

In June Aunt Kim (Justin's sister) came to visit

 

We also moved out of our house and into a cool new (to us, it was built in 1923) house.  We had "fun" remodeling a lot of things, including tearing up the kitchen entirely.

 

The kitchen before, with original 1923 cabinets and no dishwasher 

We got the new appliances before we actually did the remodel, so those are new

And after!!!

The kids had fun this summer with swim lessons, splash pad dates, and sports camp at our church

We had fun at sports camp too:) Justin played soccer with the kids and I hung out with some girls, I mean I worked the registration table! Unfortunately, both of these beautiful ladies have left or are leaving Grand Junction:(

In August, Alina started kindergarten and Nate began preschool.  Alina loves school, but it has been an adjustment.  Nate likes school when he gets there, its just hard getting him there some days. 

By the way, Nate has decided he is now actually a cheetah!

And the main attraction of the summer, Adriana Hope Liles! She was born on August 10th at 9:40pm.  She weighed 7lbs 14oz and was 18.5 inches long.  We absolutely love her!  Nate and Alina enjoy helping with their little sister.  She is growing sweeter everyday:)

(professional photos done by Megan Cook Photography:)