We're back!

Luke (Newt) and I finally have recovered from our trip to Michigan and Chicago. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves up there and are already looking forward to our next trip with a baby! First of all the drive up there was great. Long, but Newt (our dog for those who don't know him), did really well. He slept anytime the truck was in motion.

Newt also made instant friends with my mom's dog Winston Brigglesworth. Our 4 year old major cute and large pug :) Tug of war was the main game played and Newt learned quickly how to dominate the mass of a dog. Winston put up a good fight but once the asthma kicked in he had little chance. Newt can go for hours without tiring.



While we were in Michigan Luke got to go out hunting with Derek and try to shoot him some deer. They didn't get anything unfortunately but they enjoyed themselves while I got to spend some quality time with Ashlea, Derek's wife.

We thoroughly enjoyed seeing friends and visiting with people while we were up there. I wish we could've stayed longer to spend more time with them but we are incredibly thankful for the time we got with them!

Wednesday night was the last night we were there and we met up in Rockford, MI for some fine dining with some fine friends of ours! Not only was the food amazing but the company was even better! We all got dressed up for the evening.

We then left Thursday and headed for Chicago until Tuesday! It was great time to get to know Luke's distant family a little better. We got to tour downtown Chicago and eat at Ed Debevics. Which was a fun day...lets not forget about getting our Starbucks :)

Me & Lily      Shelley & Knox

As soon as Luke and I got back we went to go and visit our newest nephew Joshua Owen. Born December 28th at 7 lbs and 19 in long! He was precious! Luke was a natural:)

Okay that's all I have for now! Although here's one last picture of my two favorite boys who I thoroughly enjoyed spending bukos of time with these past few weeks!