We’ve had a fun summer… hard to believe it’s pretty much over. And I can’t believe I haven’t posted since Ethan’s “graduation”… well, I guess it’s not that hard to believe that. Here are some pics of our summer.

The Smith side girl cousins… so cute

Took a trip to Kalahari when Ryan and fam were in town. Lots of fun!!

We hit the beach at Maumee Bay… the kids LOVED it!!!

Back yard campfire with jumbo marshmallows

Ethan went to Safety Town this summer for 2 weeks. He had a great time!

Ethan got to do safety town with his good friend and neighbor, Bryce. And they both loved Officer Robin.

Alayna spent her first 4th of July sleeping on Papa

Our family on the 4th of July 2010

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What’s small but can be heard for miles? What’s described as “bouncing,” but not made of rubber? What brings difficulty that produces enjoyment? What turns some women into insects, and yet makes others great? What is simple, but not understood? What starts smooth but ends rough?

If you can guess this riddle, then you will know why we are so excited!

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We have been incredibly blessed with some pretty awesome spring weather this year. So we decided to take advantage of it by heading to the zoo in April and it was close to 80 degrees! Such Fun!

Enjoying a little picnic lunch

My sweet little bees

Ice Cream on the way home

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Just some sweet pics of the Vile kids over the holidays…. enjoy!

Alayna’s First Snow… we love those cheeks and can’t stop kissing them!!!

No such thing as a perfect picture these days so this will have to do… Alayna was sliding on the wood floor and Lucas was not cooperating (go figure). I love it though!

So big… at 4 months

Christmas Day

Ethan’s always smiling… Lucas could care less and Alayna doesn’t know what’s going on.

This kid’s smile is wide open… too cute!

And she always loves to stand!

Ethan and his new glasses… he is doing great with them and Doc says all is going well!

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4th of July celebrations were spent watching fireworks in Perrysburg on the 3rd and then BG fireworks on the 4th. We had a fun time with family and friends.

as good as it gets with these boys.

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Mom took me and baby out for a relaxing afternoon together. We first went to get a pedicure and then headed to Grand Rapids (a quaint, quiet town of great shops and good food) for lunch. What a sweet time we had together. Thanks Mom! Can’t wait till baby girl can join us in person.

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A friend of mine from college (old roommate and Omega sister), has recently grabbed my attention by starting a blog all about saving money via using coupons. Clipping coupons was something I NEVER did and always thought it was a scam (only to get you to buy the new stuff on the market). Well, when I saw how much she was saving on her grocery runs, I decided I would give her ideas a chance and see if clipping would actually help me with my spending and help me start saving money. I have to be honest, I thought she was a bit neurotic (sorry Richelle), when I saw all she did to prepare for her shopping trip to 4 different stores…. BUT now that I’ve given it a chance, I’ve found it actually saves me time at the store to plan more at home… even if I am running to 4 different stores in a given day…. go figure. So that’s one of my latest adventures… coupon clipping. I’m not nearly as good at it yet (as far as saving tons of money), but I am staying within our weekly and monthly budget for groceries which, for that, I am thrilled!

From faithfully following Richelle’s blog, I’ve learned of another great blog that she is actually a part of (along with 13 other women) where she writes a post every Thursday called Thrifty Thursday. This blog, Roof with a View is a blog ministry made up of 14 women that love Jesus Christ and long to serve Him with joy. This ministry exists to encourage women to find freedom in the roles with which the Lord has blessed them, particularly as wives and mothers. It’s pretty neat what these ladies have committed to do in the blog world… you should go check it out.

Ok, now on to the GREAT GIVEAWAY!!!! So this new site, Roof with a View, is hosting a giveaway for a new blog makeover… another reason to go check out their site, how fantastic is that. The gal who does the blog design is very talented… Lord knows this blog could use a makeover!

So what are you waiting for… go check out Roof with a View … and start clipping coupons!

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