A visit from Grandma and Grandpa Helvey

My parents came to visit us last weekend. We were able to fit quite a bit into their short two day stay. We explored the Land Between the Lakes area - something we'd been wanting to do for some time, but hadn't yet done. Evie enjoyed being spoiled by another set of grandparents. She told us she could get used to having a set of grandparents here every other weekend!

Evie and Grandma Helvey

Enjoying a break during our scenic nature walk

Evelyn has discovered her bottom lip. She loves sucking on it!

The deer we spotted while on our walk

The fresh air knocked her out

Mom and Dad getting ready to put their freshly assembled pizzas on the grill. Making pizzas on the grill has become a favorite summer activity for us.

Evie and Grandpa Helvey

A visit from Grandma & Grandpa Schroeder and a trip to Sedalia, MO

Tim's parents spent a few days with us the beginning of this month. Evelyn loved spending time with Grandma and Grandpa (we all did!). Following their visit, we traveled to Sedalia, MO, to introduce Evelyn to her Great-Grandma, and some of Grandma Bev's relatives. As evidenced by all the smiles in the pictures, Evelyn enjoyed meeting everyone, and looks forward to a return visit!

Grandpa and a very happy Evelyn

Grandma reading nursery rhymes to Evelyn

Strolling along the river front in Paducah

Posing for a picture with our heroes, Lewis and Clark

I would write 'Nerd Alert', but since it was my idea to have them pose with Lewis and Clark...

A worn out Evie

Evelyn meeting Great-Grandma Fischer

Evelyn enjoying time with Grandma and Great-Grandma

All smiles with Aunt Jacqueline, Grandma Bev's sister

Evie loved spending time with Aunt Sheryl, another sister of Grandma Bev

Do I make you anxious to have a little one of your own, Rebecca?? :)

Breakfast with our friends from Concordia, MO. Evie enjoyed meeting Sandy and Lily for the first time, and seeing Renee and Karen again!

"Aunt Jessica, I love you this much..." Evie was excited to see Grandma and Grandpa Helvey and Aunt Jessica when we passed through St. Charles on our way to Sedalia.

Evie's first golf outing

We have been wanting to take Evie to the golf course for some time, but held off due to the heat and fear that we may get frowned upon for bringing an infant to the course (not sure what golf etiquette has to say about that :). We decided to give it a try last Friday afternoon. Thankfully, the course was empty, and Evie was very cooperative(her golf game left a little to be desired, but that's another story :). She slept in my arms in the cart half of the time, and was very content when she was awake. We're hoping to get out there again soon!

Mommy had a little fun with Evie earlier in the day before we went to the course.

Three months old!

We are amazed that Evelyn is already 3 months old! We are having so much fun watching her develop. She discovers something new about herself or her surroundings nearly every day. We even heard a small giggle the other day. What a sweet, sweet sound!

Evelyn's three month pictures

We made our first trip to the portrait studio while we were home in St. Charles. Mommy was worried at first because Evelyn was a little fussy and not very cooperative. Thankfully, we had cousin Emma with us, and she was able to get Evie smiling. Feel free to check out the proofs using the link below. You will have to enter 'julie schroeder' as the customer name, and just in case you need it, the access code is: LTPP0703110819JCP. Enjoy!

https://www.smilesbywire.com/home.asp?AC=LTPP0703110819JCP

Evelyn's first trip to St. Charles

While in St. Charles, we spent a day walking the Katy Trail and browsing the stores on historic Main Street. Below are some pictures from the day.

Grandma Helvey with the kiddos.

Cousin Marc - he LOVED spending time with 'Ebie'

Cousin Madeline - she, on the other hand, did not like sharing her Grandma with Evie :)

Still loving those shades!

Grandma with the girls. Unfortunately, Jodi's kiddos had a virus for much of the week, preventing us from spending as much time with them as we would have liked.

Evie hanging out with Grandpa Helvey

Evie with cousin Ian. We enjoyed going to one of his baseball games!

Evie meeting Mommy's God-mother, Linda

Evie with her birthday buddy, and good friend, Lois

A Second Wedding

We recently took a week long trip to St. Charles to visit my family. While there, we hopped up to Chicago to attend the wedding of a good friend of ours. Below are pictures from the wedding of Austin and Sarah Bredow.

Evie and Daddy dancing up a storm at the table.

Evie and Mommy

Ryan toasting Austin and Sarah. Unfortunately, this is one of the only pictures we were able to get of the bride and groom. It was such a beautiful and fun wedding!

Evie meeting Sue Bredow, the mother of the groom.

Evie's first stay at a hotel. Can you tell who rules the roost these days?!