One of our favorite places on earth!!!

Max and I just got back from a wonderful trip to Mackinac Island, Michigan. We go every Labor Day with his family, and look forward to this trip all year. It is one of the most unique places I have ever been. The island has no cars on it an only allows bicycles and horse-drawn carriages for transportation. The island has a population of about 1,800 people and is only 8 miles around. Below are some pictures from our trip. Thank you, Jodry's, for such a wonderful trip!

Max and me on the ferry ride over!

The Jodry Family!

Every night, we dress up for dinner in formal dresses and tuxedos. After dinner, we do our nightly walk up the West Bluff overlooking lake Michigan, which is where this photo is taken.

We stay at the Grand Hotel in Mackinac Island. The front porch is the size of two football fields (in length) and is adorned with white rocking chairs - all with a view of beautiful lake Michigan.
This is Max and his brother, Alex, hanging out on the front porch.

A better view of the front porch.

Happy Birthday Max!

Well it has been a while since I have posted. We have been busy traveling and working. On August 17th, we celebrated Max's birthday and had a great time! I would be remiss if I missed the opportunity to say how much I love and appreciate my husband. He is the light of my life, the best thing that has ever happened to me and my absolute best friend!

I love you Max and hope you have a wonderful 27th year of life!

Welcome Home Brother!

Many of you know that my brother-in-law, Jake, has been serving our country abroad for the past 5 or 6 months. Well, he came home the other day! Praise the Lord. What is even more unique about his homecoming is that he got to see his 4 month old baby, McCall, for the first time. He was able to be there the day she was born, but this was the first time he has seen her since then.

My sister hired a videographer who captured the "fly-in" when Jake flew home. Jake is the pilot who is flying the first airplane in the video (he is the Commander) and is leading the pack.

This video made me cry my eyes out when I saw it. It makes me so proud to say that my brother serves our country and fights for our freedom!

Welcome Home Jake! We love you and missed you so much!

Incredible Friends and the Hill Country Vineyards

Rachael and me at Luckenbach! Our first time there!

A couple weekends ago, Max and I drove down to Boerne to see our dear friends Rachael and J. We were there for only about 24 hours but it was the most enriching 24 hours we have had in a while. Rachael recently had baby Trip, who is absolutely precious. This was the first time I got to see Trip and he was such a great baby. We took him with us on Saturday to the vineyards - and what a trooper!

Saturday night, Max, J, Rachael, Trip and I went to Luckenbach, Texas. It was some incredible people watching and a great time had by all!

Rach and J - We miss you so much and wish you lived closer. We hope to come again sometime during the holidays! Thank you for having us!

Puppies Don't Like Swimming!

Max and I love to take our puppies swimming. After all, they need to know how to swim in case they fall in the water. They are not big fans. The only way they will tolerate it is if they are on the rafts! I guess Greyhounds are not really the swimming-kind.

Baby's First Swim!

Shelby and I took McCall for her first swim a few weeks ago. McCall really enjoyed the water. Below are some pics of her first swim!

A Beautiful Wedding

It has been too long since I have posted. I have been wanting to write a post about Carol-Sidney (my cousin) and Houston's wedding. We had such a great time and Carol-Sidney was a gorgeous bride.

Congratulations, Nunu and Houston! We love you guys and can't wait to see you soon! (These pictures below are in the wrong order!)

Precious Little McCall was a great baby through the entire wedding. My mom had this precious gown made for her!

My sweet hubby and I matched and did not even mean to!
What a gorgeous cake!
My sweet sister and me. I miss you sis!

Last but certainly not least (I could not figure out how to change the order) - the gorgeous bride!