Summer of the Engagement!

Hello bloggers! Yes,  I am still alive believe it or not! To say this summer has been absolutely hectic and overwhelming is an understatement! Let's just say I'm ready for a normal life again. A new normal that is! :)

I thought I'd share some photos I've taken this summer. I'll most all of my shower pictures later. :)
So here is a brief overview of what we've been up to... which involves mostly celebrating birthdays!:)

We went to Robert & Mary's (Daniel's sister) for Michael's 6th birthday. They have a lake near by there house so we went fishing. A little scary to have 3 little boys throwing hooks/lines all over the place!

Daniel, Shiloh, & Michael

Mary, Michael & Gabe

And of course, since we're planning a wedding, there has been LOTS of shopping(and swiping the credit card) involved! Mom, Elisabeth(Daniel's sister) and I had a marathon shopping day which was much needed!

Hanging out at Phil & Jessica's on a Sunday evening.

Daniel & Shiloh(Daniel's nephew) birthday's are just 2 days apart. My family went to Roanoke for the day and then spent the day at his family's house to celebrate Shiloh, Daniel, Dad, & Luke K's birthdays.

Elisabeth & Carter. So sweet!

Grandpa reading books to Bridget

Bridget LOVED the kitties. She just carried them around all afternoon... by the neck.

Shiloh & Bridget. Shiloh loves to chase Bridget around. :)

We helped Kendra celebrate her 21st birthday after Wednesday church.

It was a late night, and work wasn't too fun the next morning, but it was so worth it!

The group- poor Daniel was the only guy! But he better get used to it! :)

Celebrating Adam's birthday. Haha.. this pose was Jenna's idea. :)

Celebrating Dad & Luke K's birthdays. Bridget is the non-official gift opener. :)

Celebrating Hyde's birthday! We all went out to eat at Monicals and back to Mom and Dad's for dessert and presents.

So there's a little update of my summer in pictures. However, most of it has been spent with building a very important relationship and lots of wedding planning!