Raven run

Spent the last day of summer hiking in raven Run! 

New hip for Drew

The time came to replace drew's right hip. This year his hips have gone down hill and after an MRI the doctors thought it would be best to replace it before the hip totally fused. Our friend introduced us to a new doctor at UK who specializes in unique cases like drew's. We felt like dr. Dunkin was the best fit and we went with him. 

The surgery went perfectly and so did the  recovery. After 2 days he was off pain meds and after a week he was getting around without any help (no walker or cane) 

Drew's mom flew out to help with the kids while I was in the hospital with drew and stayed for a week. So grateful she was able to come! 

Rita and drew doing geneology:) 

Annie was our little helper...

After we dropped drew off at PT Annie and I would run errands or go on a "date" for lunch. 

We had so many people come check in on drew and bring treats. I think this was our kids favorite though. Bro. Lindmark brought over 5 pints of different kinds of Ben and Jerry's ice cream. 

After 2 full weeks of working from home drew eased back into working in his office. We all really missed him and wished he could work from home more! 

Visitors!

My parents came for a visit back in July. We had the most perfect fall weather and we spent most of the time outside swimming, bike rides, and a swim meet. 

On my parents way up from Atlantathey bought  fireworks. When they told me they bought some, I was thinking little fireworks but nope they were the real deal. Lots of oohs and ahhs! 

Bike ride on legacy trail 

Swim meet 

Annie helping make the bed and getting grandma ready to go. We love having them here! 

Random

Our good friend Megan lindmark now Stucki got married. We love Megan and are so happy for her!!! 

This girl LOVES jam. 

Farmers market- juicy peaches 

Getting dragged through Costco- why not! 

Finding frogs in veterans park 

Swim banquet at gatti town 

Grant and Mac at their last swim meet of the year. Speaking of swim team. We loved it. Swimming 5 days a week for 6 weeks, I was worried we all would hate it but total opposite. The boys did great and improved a ton! Macs favorite stroke was the free style and breast stroke and grays was free style and back stroke. 

Swimming with our friend Kelsey! 

Carrying sweet Harper around 

Happy birthday Drew!!

 if you ask anyone in our family who their favorite person was in the family and they honestly answered, they would say Drew. He's easy to love. I often reflect on our dating months and realize how little I knew him and man, did I luck out! He's a great provider, and an amazingly patient dad and husband. I know I could ask him to do just about anything and he would make it happen even if his poor body was acheing. He's generous with his time and seems to have more than anyone around him. And he never stops improving! 

I Love you drew, happy 32!!!

Hiking, bears and lakes

Drew wanted to touch as many Great Lakes a he could- this is Lake Michigan 

Taquamenon falls 

We found a bear sanctuary that was pretty interesting. It's a family owned home for bears. Did you know that in many states it's legal to own a bear? Well, people actually buy bears and then later realize they can't take care of them, and this place takes them. We actually got to feed and pet a cub. 

And Lake Superior 

One night G collected peices of crabs...

Our last night camping it rained and rained, we all slept amazing! Isn't camping in the rain dreamy? Well, until you realize you have to use the bathroom and pack up the car. 

This trip was amazing! The nights cooled off into the 40's we enjoyed the outdoor beauty and spotty phone reception. It was the perfect little family vacation.