IT'S OFFICIAL - WE ARE ENGAGED

It's official - Junior proposed last night. We are so excited. The plan is to get married in November - yes, only 2 1/2 months away. It is amazing to think that 9 years ago we were engaged and now we will finally do it. After 7 years apart I am so thankful that we are together - God had his plan little did I know. What a dream come true!

I think back and as hard as it was all the years we were apart I know that the reason for that is Caroline. Everything in my life to this point has been to bring me to her and now on with the rest. I have my beautiful daughter and the love of my life.

We are very happy!

SEATTLE TRIP

Caroline & Tate
Caroline on the trampoline

Caroline on the trampoline with Aubrey

Caroline and daddy eating watermelon

Keanin, Cedrick and Ava Jayne

Derick & Cedrick

Caroline and my cousin Emily

Caroline & my cousin Courtney

Caroline, Mommy and Daddy at Seattle farmers / fish market

Caroline & Mommy at market

The Gang at the market

Nana swinging Caroline in her overnight bag

Nana's pretty creative with the games

Oh, this is so much fun Nana

This past weekend we were in Seattle visiting the Kaehn cousins. We had a wonderful time. It was nice to get out of the heat and spend time with family. Caroline had a ball with all the kids and loved running around in Courtney and Emily's backyards. Too bad her backyard at home is small and rocks - she loved her bare feet in the grass.

We went down to the Farmers / Fish market on Saturday and enjoyed that but of course typical Seattle weather it started to rain on us so we headed home. Caroline slept most of the time we were down there as you will see from the pictures.

The other time was spent at Courtney and Emily's houses and we just relaxed and enjoyed the time together.

Hope we will all see each other again soon.

We head to Minneapolis on the 20th so more time with family coming up next week and weekend. Looking forward to it.

Everyone is doing great. Caroline is climbing on everything she can and is a little wild child. The flight home from Seattle was pretty rough - she was screaming as everyone got on the plane which at least allowed us to have a seat for her because no one would dare sit with us. Babies on a plane - no so fun. Hopefully she will be better on the MPLS trip.

Love to all!