We are moving! October 30th is the day and it can't some soon enough! I am so excited. Our house is finally on the market and we are patiently awaiting offers. I have to keep reminding myself, and John, that it will happen when it's suppose to happen.

We purchased this house on May 27th. It was truly for sale for maybe 3 days and we just fell in love with it. It is exactly where we want to be, as we already own a lot in the same development (planning for the future I guess). The house is move in ready although I already have a few projects that I want to start working on.

The owners are wonderful! They took us around the entire property and gave us pointers on how to care for the flowers, what to do maintenance-wise every couple of years, etc. We are also really lucky because we will be at the end of the culdesac where AJ can ride bikes and play with the other kids.

Bring on the fall!

First Friday

The first Friday of every month, Lancaster opens all the shops in the evening, has live music, etc. I have only been there once and had a really fun time. This past Friday, a group of girls got together and went again. We played Cash Cab the ride there, and yes, we kicked butt, winning $100! WHOA WHO! We went in small shops, tasted wine at the wine store, and ended up at the Alley Kat to eat. We had so much fun! Later that night, we met up the husbands and ended at an 80's dance club... a really cheesey, but fun dance club. There were so many 80's hair styles, tight leggings, and older men there.

What an awesome way to spend time with friends.

14 weeks and loving life. AJ is really starting to make noises and interact with people. He is smiling ALOT and John and I are having a blast with him. He is the happiest in the mornings. We will bring him over to our bed around 6 or 7 am and he will lay there and laugh the morning away. He is a super good baby :)


One of AJ's many sleepovers at my parents. He had just woken up from napping with my dad. (13 weeks)




12 weeks: AJ loves Grandma's photo corner! It seems everytime we head to Lebanon, we come home with a full camera chip. The two of them just have the best time. We have been so greatful that my grandparents have been able to watch him while I get a hair cut, run to meetings at work, etc. Ali and my grandma have taken AJ on carriage rides through the neighborhood, played on the activity gym, etc. I must say, my grandmas is also an AWESOME garage sale shopper! She has picked up so many little things along the way for super cheap! I know now where I get my rush for bargains!




AJ and Mia: My parents recently moved to North Carolina this past Saturday. Things will definitely be changing and AJ is trying to suck up all the grandparent time he can.


10 weeks! Happy as a clam while I pack lunches and do dishes in the morning.


My little Houdini! After I found AJ this morning, I knew it was time to get rid of the positioner! I put him the positioner vertically and found him in this position the following morning. He didn't fuss or anything; just a little wimpering. I love it! He's such a mover and shaker... does this have any indication of how he will be at 2 years old? (9 weeks)


8 weeks: John's grandmother passed away and family gathered for a ceremony to celebrate her life.




AJ's first shower. I must say, it was very slippery, but we did just great. Dad was there to help pass him off to afterwards and he did wonderfully! He loves the water and has no problem with the shower water hitting him in the face. He is so content and just looks around the whole time. I don't think he really wanted to get out. Ever since, we have continued to get showers and well as bathes. He is much more calm and enjoys the water. I'm so glad, especially knowing that when he gets older, John will have him dunked in the pool in no time. He'll be quite the little fish come summer time.


This is one of my favorite pictures. I have it in my badge at work and my patients comment on it all the time. He is such a happy baby and so laid back.

B. Jovi

Hershey Park Stadium was packed!


The Circle Tour. Bon Jovi had their own stage made. It was a pretty cool setup.



I will admit proudly that we know the man behind us.. with the faux mullet! HAHA!


John having the time of his life.


A life long dream of John's. He commented many of times throughout the night that this was his dream since high school! Pathetic, I know.
The concert was awesome! I had friends purchase the tickets when they first became available and it was to be a surprise to John. Needless to say, he found out and couldn't keep his mouth shut. I'm glad he enjoyed himself though!