Still alive and kicking...

Well, despite a couple months of absenteeism from the blogging world, I am no doubt back with another post. Michael and I recently learned that we are expecting our first child, so life on the homefront has been full of adjustments...already! Needless to say, my poor camera has been neglected, but I think I'm getting back in the swing of things (with a little help from Michael, I must add...a new lens for my birthday!!).

We were able to celebrate our dear friends' wedding in mid-April. It was a very special and meaningful weekend to see such wonderful people share so much happiness with family and friends. Tyler and Kara, we love you!

With school winding down for another year, I'm hoping to have more energy for some photo-taking and blog-posting!

Oh, the Holidays

Well, we have successfully survived another round of the holidays. Michael and I had a great time with our families (both immediate and extended), but after four days of celebrating, we were content to get home and unwind. We chose to be low-key for New Year's Eve and had a nice dinner at Bella Vita. We have really enjoyed the extra time together while I have been off. I'm back to work tomorrow, and although I'm feeling a little anxious now, it will still be nice to get back in to a routine. We're excited about the prospects that 2010 brings for us. Happy New Year to all!

Some family photos from the Holidays...Abby's first Christmas



Elizabeth getting help with her fairy wings:)











The boys relaxing after a big day!

Megan got more beads!

Josie loves her crafts

Will's first Christmas

Sleepy little reindeer

Is Michael helping Megan, or just waiting for his turn?!

Josie and Grandma getting musical...

...and Megan doing the same:)

Kevin, Katie, & Ally

How about this crazy December weather? Last week we had crazy wind, and today it was decently mild. We were able to take advantage of today's weather and squeeze in a little session of a beautiful little family.
















Love it!



So sweet...

One of my favorites!

Another favorite!

Gorgeous :)

26.2...Chicago 2009

Despite last year's crazy heat wave, Michael was up for another year of the Chicago Marathon. This time around, it was considerably cooler, which made for a chilly start, but much better running weather. I was pleased that Michael registered my phone to receive text message updates, which put my mind at ease. I'm not sure if it was the cool weather or the fact that it was not his first attempt, but Michael did so well! I'm so proud of how disciplined he was throughout the whole training process!

Just arrived at the starting corrals



Getting all "geared" up







This was the last shot I got of him as he entered the corrals and made his way through all the participants...then I was off to grab some coffee and find a good spot to watch the race.



This is the lead group of runners

Niketown always posts the names of all participants outside its storefront on Michigan Ave. This year, they actually alphebetized the names, which made it a possibility to find your runner's name!

The Niketown storefront...

He did it!!

Jenny and Brian

Here are a few shots from a wedding April and I did in West Lafayette in late summer. The ceremony and entire day were filled with lots of love and emotion. Brian and Jenny are truly an inspiring couple...