Labor Day Laziness

August went by so fast!!

It always does, so I shouldn't be surprised, but I can't believe it is actually September!

As we recover from an unbelievable Questapalooza weekend - and some kick a preaching from Christine Caine (seriously - go watch her preach on our website www.questcommunity.com) I thought I would write  quick update. Embarrassingly I have only posted once in August!

I had an amazing time getting to serve with our pastors and leaders on their Chicago trip to Willow Creek's leadership summit. I had no idea how much I could improve my big-city driving skills - but I managed to master tolls and crazy Chicago drivers! I also had no idea just how much I love having fun with Micki Ginter - she is a gem of a human being!!

Micki and I having a blast in Chicago on Navy Pier

Then Grandma and Grandpa came to visit so that Josh and I could go to Quest's Leadership Advance - and we had a fantastic time. We are so ready to advance into this fall after that time away!

Grandpa got to take her from carseat to crib one afternoon - best cuddles ever!

Playing with Grandma's camera

Noelle is also advancing herself - She had her 15 month check up which went well. She weighed in at 22 pounds which put her in the 37% for weight. She is 29.25 inches tall, which put her inthe 16% for height (my little short stack!) And that head...well it is holding strong and coming in at the 94%...she's a genius - I'm telling you!

Grandpa also built Noelle a booster seat on this trip - which means she has been eating at the table with us. That has been so fun for her. She LOVES it. Actually she loves doing anything that the grown ups are doing or that the big kids do. She's just advanced :)

Here's a video of dinner one evening:

I'll admit, it is much messier having her at the table, but it is teaching her some good habits I think. The other night she even paused while I blessed our food. It certainly makes her feel more like one of the family to sit at the table with us!

I won't make any promises - but I will try to be a better poster in September :)