Quick Update...

Kyle and I are heading up north this weekend! I am super excited because I have not been to Minocqua for a long time.
Anyways, here is the update. On Saturday we are signing our lease for the Country Aire apartments in Hartland, WI. We are excited about this and we get to gradually move things into the apartment which is super nice. We ARE getting the two bedroom, so plan on coming to visit.
Kyle has playoffs for church softball and Saints baseball the next few weeks. He is pretty pumped about it. He starts his job on September 8th. As for my job search, it continues. I continue to apply but have also started to put my name in for subbing. God is definitely growing me in the area of patience and relying on Him to show me what His plans are...not what my plans are...the control freak in me is going to have to give up sometime. :) I was doing a little study the other night and this was the question, "What does the Lord, as our Good Shepherd, want to provide for you?" I have been pondering that, it is part of the Becoming a Woman of Simplicity bible study. If you have insight, please share.
Last night I thought I had lots to put on this update but I guess not. Oh yes, Nala is doing great! She is lots of fun! That is all for now...have a great weekend!

Mariah's Senior Pics

I love this picture because it is just so joyful. She isn't getting it printed but it was fun to take.

This one is probably the favorite of everyone!

Mariah, Josh's girlfriend, has become a great friend of mine since they have been dating. She is definitely part of the family. Her senior pictures got cancelled on Sunday and since she was all ready to go Josh and I took her to Harrington to take some...she no longer has to pay lots of money for senior pictures cause we got some good ones. Mariah has a touch-up program so she was able to whiten her teeth, clear blemishes, etc. It was super fun and here are a few of our favorites.

Wordless Wednesday: People who bring joy to life...

The list could go on and on...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KYLE!

Kyle opened his birthday presents on Thursday night before our big excursion. My plan was to get him 24 gifts for his golden birthday and I almost succeeded! Here is just a glimpse of the gifts...we still have to have birthday cake and sing to him. The puppy kind of took over his birthday but he was very excited to be getting Nala as a gift because he was always jealous of Nate getting Choco for his birthday. HAHA

Nala Elizabeth Dieringer

Kyle and I drove 30 hours this weekend to pick up the new addition to our family. She is a very lovable English Setter named Nala. I like to joke that her middle name is Elizabeth. :) It was a great trip to Pennsylvania, we would definitely go back to enjoy it instead of just driving through. Can't wait for everyone to meet her...mostly Caden cause Nala isn't as scary as Scout! haha

PUPPY!!

Kyle and I are making a trip to PA tomorrow to pick up our new English Setter puppy. We are getting a female and we are trying to come up with names for her...good thing we will have a 14 hour trip to think about it. :) I will post a picture of her when we get a few! Can't wait for you all to meet our new baby...haha!

OH YES...
HAPPY GOLDEN BIRTHDAY KYLE! I LOVE YOU FOREVER!

I love being an Aunt!

Caden was tons of fun over 4th of July weekend. I stole this picture from Naomi's blog because it is the exact reason that I love being an aunt. We had fun playing on the swings, taking tours of the yard, and painting faces. Surprisingly, Caden didn't want her own face painted! I loved hearing her say, "Hydrangea and Rhubarb." Okay...just a note saying that being an aunt is great and it is so great watching Caden grow into a little girl! I LOVE BABIES!