How about a big fat update?!

I am such a slacker! Well, I think I am recovered enough from my busy weekend- to dish!!

This weekend we celebrated a very special wedding! My childhood friend and fellow Woodsie married her Notre Dame man Bob ;). A beautiful wedding at St. Ben's (where Joe and I got married) was followed by a super fun reception at The Woods. We saw so many friends that we miss often. Hanna and Molly were inseparable as always and Joe, Hanna and I danced the night away- it was just one of those weddings where everyone was just genuinely happy to be there. Congratulations Gail and Bob!


Look at all of these Woodsie's!


My, how we have grown- these were 2 of my best friends at SMWC- Leah (in the white) and Jen (in the black). Look at us now?!

After the wedding we stayed in town at the in-laws. Sunday, after a nice breakfast out with Joe's parents, Hanna's friend Aiden had his birthday party at one of our favorite places: Pumpkin Works. When we lived in town we took Hanna here every year for Pumpkins, hay rides and fun....



Ha- what else have we been up to- we went on our first camping trip a few weeks ago, I had never been, we did the whole shebang- tent, cooked over a fire & went fishing- wow, I wish I went camping when I was a kid! Here are a few pictures...


We have also, had birthday parties galore, the preschool carnival, Heritage Festival days and lots of soccer....
There is always so much going on here, but we are surrounded by love and friends and do the best we can everyday! We are so excited for our trip to Disney World in just a few short days!! This is a special place for Joe & I, we went there on our honeymoon and now to get to take our daughter there is just so exciting. We have a few surprises up our sleeve to help make it magical for her; and Joe and I are looking forward to some much needed family and relaxing time. The next few days will be spent packing, wish me luck!!

*Also, things with my dad are up and down. He is improving in many ways and lagging back in others. He suffered a mini stroke last week that was quite a shock, he was doing so well. But he is back on track, the damage will most likely fade in a few weeks. His goal is walking on his own to come to our house for Thanksgiving. Please keep him in your prayers!!