it goes so fast

One day, Elise was all of a sudden big enough to do all kinds of big girl stuff. Like.....

Help me water the garden....

and climb the rock wall all by herself.....

and hang from the top of the slide.....

and climb the ladder.....

Everyone says that they grow up so fast, and I'm finally beginning to believe them!

Pretty Crafty

So, this is my new thing, errr, obsession. My girlfriend, Haley, started me on these super-cute bows, and now I want one (maybe two) for every outfit that Elise has. Anyway, they're super fun and easy to make, and I just love anything that requires my hot glue gun. Check them out!

Summer Firsts

This month has brought a few summer firsts to the Linn family....

First vegetables from the garden, just in time for some delicious hummus dip:

First Popsicle of the summer, and first ever for Elise:

Bryan and my first week away together since becoming parents:

First trip to the beach to swim in lake Michigan:

Looking forward to lots more fun, and maybe a few more firsts!