Year 4, Weeks 1-5

We are back! Sorry for the delay. We are really in the thick of it this summer. Hopefully it will slow down soon but I don't make any promises!

Week 1: July 18th-24th

There has been a lot of apartment work happening around here recently! Jonathan and Dad have been very busy and have got a ton done! Jonathan's parents visited while I was at work on Tuesday so that they could see him for his birthday. We were going to celebrate on his birthday, but I felt pretty awful, so we ended up having cowboy quesadillas and getting a few things done around the house. I DID go get him a gift though - a mailbox. We are at that point in our relationship where practical gifts are perfect! He had been wanting to put up a new mailbox, ours was horrible, and it was just one of those things that he couldn't get off his list, so Amelia and I went and grabbed him one to take something off his plate. This summer, it was the perfect gift.

The rest of the week was just hectic, but we made it. We even had some time to watch a movie over the weekend, we had our marriage summit, went to the brewery and had a great weekend together. I found out this week that I would definitely be able to cut back my hours, which was great news! But leads to a lot more waiting.

Week 2: July 25th-31st

Dad and Jonathan worked on the house for a few days this week, I worked on canning beans and making sure everyone had food to eat while I was gone at work. It was a crazy weekend for the whole family! Jonathan was in Indiana for Dillon's wedding, Dad went to Tennessee for Shem's shower and I was at work, so Amelia and Granny had a lot of quality time! She and I spent the weekend there since it was silly for me to keep hauling her back and forth. The girls weekend was awesome and the guys enjoyed their respective trips.

We were all very please to be back home on Sunday. We had pizza for dinner and spent the evening catching up. It was a great time together, we just love being together as a family.

Week 3: August 1st-7th

A not as crazy week for sure. We had grocery shopping, lots of good food and got things caught up. I had to plan a quick party because we had an employee move out of state. Monday I had to get some cake and sandwiches lined up for Thursday! We had a great celebration and we have been adjusting to one less employee very well. I have a fantastic team and they have been incredible.

Jonathan and Dad have been working so hard on our house. I worked on canning beans and Amelia had a great time hanging out with different people while Faith was on vacation. She played with Grandma Landis, Aunt Chery and Aunt Bev, all kinds of fun!

Over the weekend we went to a party at the Rich's, prepared for a family weekend and got a lot done around the house!

Week 4: August 8th-14th

Again, Jonathan and Dad did a lot of work. On Wednesday we had a lot to do. We got to see the new baby Wednesday morning because we had a super early ultrasound while Amelia hung out with Papa! We had a few other errands to run, grabbed lunch, then finally got back home. I had a lot of cooking to do for the weekend and also did some laundry to make sure we could have enough clothing for the weekend.

We went to Friedenswald for the weekend with Jonathan's family. Every year, we all go up to camp for the weekend and it was the best time. So much good conversation and quality time with people we don't get to see very often. Amelia did really well for what it was - lots of driving, not enough sleep, she was a doll. Super precious, loved playing with all the kids and chatting with everyone, not so keen on the car ride, but we all made it!

Week 5: August 15th-21st

I was off on Monday, which was quite relaxing. I was very glad to spend the day home with my baby girl, that's for sure! Dad and Jonathan did work on the house and we got tons of good news! Found out what my new schedule will be after Labor Day when I cut back to 30 hours a week and we paid off my school loans! So much relief from all of that!

It was my long weekend, so Jonathan and Amelia had some good time together. They came to visit me and brought me a coke, we got to go catch up with Mom and Dad on Saturday evening and spent some time there, which was much needed. Then, Sunday evening, we spent a lot of time together. Amelia was thrilled to be back with "Mama, Daddy"...we didn't even want to put her to bed she was so much fun! She took a super long nap on Sunday and let Jonathan get a lot done around the house. She has been talking so much and growing up so fast, we are loving every single minute with her! I couldn't fit all the pictures in the text, so I left a few at the bottom for your enjoyment!

Hope you are all enjoying the last little bit of summer! We love you!

Love,

Allison, Jonathan and Amelia