JULY!

Our JULY was filled with a 4th of July zoo visit with dear work friends, the arrival of our sweet Birmingham friend's baby girl, an impromptu visit from cousin Lyla (and her sweet mommy) that included blueberry picking, a wonderful first beach trip (see ridiculously long beach post), and Jack falling in love with all things "digger" or "tool" related, not unrelated to the fact that, after 12 months of living with Ed and Melda during Luke's training, four more months of house searching, and two failed contracts, WE BOUGHT A HOUSE!!! 

Super close to the elephants!

Hanging out with some meerkats.

Jack loves the reptile/amphibian house!

Thanks, Hyatts, for the carousel tokens!

Blueberry picking!

Cousins at Cracker Barrel after blueberry picking.

Using his "digger" to scoop an animal cracker into his mouth.

Comparing tool belts with Uncle Philip.

Across the threshold!

Best birthday present ever: my sweet family in our new home. 

Even Jack got some cake. :)