Sweet, Sweet SummerTime

Trying to get in the habit of posting more often obviously means posting every 3-4 months. So much for once a month. As I think back to what we did over the summer I would say we were not That busy but then I flip the calendar back and cannot find an empty day where there wasn't something going on. All in all we enjoyed our summer months and were slightly sad to see fall coming. Yes even me, who loves fall. I was not ready for the warm days and sunlight to leave quite yet. However I cannot stop the sun from moving on so I decided to welcome fall back into our life.
But before Fall we had a summer that was very enjoyable. Darik's work load lightened up enough for me to see him from time to time and actually get in a trip to visit my family in July. He used his vacation days this summer to finish up some projects around the house and complete yet another college course through his work. He was one of the first to complete and Pass the course and myself and MidCo couldn't be prouder.

Darik working hard in Alden. He just happened to be across the street
from Adam's softball tournament.

I worked with the Park & Rec. department again this summer as the Recreation Asst. basically I helped supervise the play parks in town, deliver supplies, supervise trips and create some activities for kids. In between work I played softball in Albert Lea this year with the same Co-Ed team I have been playing with for a few years now. At the end of the summer we went in as the #1 seed but ended up in 2nd after the season end tournament. Either way we had a ton of fun and enjoyed being able to play ball.

Watching ball like a pro!

Attempting to hit.

While I played ball every Sunday night and practiced whenever we could get some people together I got our niece, Eboni, enrolled in fast-pitch softball for her first year. She did an amazing job this summer learning and growing. She had softball every Monday and Wednesday. So our weeks started filling up fast with just sporting events. We were very proud of her success with softball this summer and cannot wait to see what she does next year.

While I played Sundays, Eboni played Mondays and Wednesdays, Adam played on Thursday nights this summer, along with almost every weekend. So watching softball soon turned into an almost full time job this summer. Good thing I enjoy ball, and that Darik likes relaxing and having a beer every now and then.

Adam playing ball in Albert Lea.

It's okay! He was safe.

We finished the week out usually trying to hang out with our friends and family. We try to visit my grandparents at least every other weekend to play some cards and grill out when we can. Charleigh loves running free out at the farm and trying to chase the barn cats, thank goodness she's never caught one though. Those things have claws. :) Speaking of Char she has done much better over the summer months and hopefully will be doing better from now on.

Chaleigh actually smiling!

Barn cat hiding in the pallets.

Dad grilling away @ farm.

Char in her favorite spot, Darik's neck.

All in all we had a good summer and are sad to see it go but looking forward to all the fun yet to come. As summer goes we know fall is here but can see winter around the corner which means Spring isn't too far behind in turn means the Wedding will be here before we know it. We can't wait to officially start our married lives together soon!

We hope everyone enjoyed the summer! 

Promise to update more often! 

Fingers crossed!

-Darik & Kelly