Family Reunion at Lake Michigan

We have been really lucky this summer to have had a few weekend get-aways to get us out of the heat and in a new scenery. We were very lucky to be able to visit the Sloan Family back in Chicago. We toured the city for a day but spent most of our time at a beautiful B&B on Lake Michigan. I must say it is one of the prettiest places I have ever been. We had a crazy time playing at the beach (which included water balloon volleyball), playing bunko, singing bunko blues following the bunko game, night swimming in the lake and of course Chad's favorite late night poker tournaments. Our children were in heaven running around with a million little cousins and getting filthy dirty with sand! Thanks to Uncle Phil and Jacque (mom) for keeping our family tied together. We love seeing you guys.

Favorite Uncle Mark always up for entertaining the kids!

Visiting the Aquarium...looking at sea turtle.

Our cute Bed & Breakfast...I think the only way to travel.

4th of July!!

We Spent the 4th of July weekend up in Park City! So fun to get away and out of the hot weather. We lounged at the pool (Poor Cohen fell into the hot tub), went to the local parade, hit the alpine slides and watched a great fire work show.

Poor Cohen had to wear Halle's hat because mommy forgot his.
Halle and cousin Ashton

Girls Trip!!!

I had my first officially "get-a-way" since Cohen has been born. A buch of girls from my neighborhood went to St. George for the weekend. It was so fun to just play and have zero responsibility. Our trip entailed of sun bathing, shopping, eating and gabbing, which I would say are my #1 hobbies. Thanks to Misty for planning a fantastic weekend!

Summer!

Well it is officially summer and hot! We have been living up summer so far....how we spend our time??? Working in the yard, playing at Cherry Hill, popsicles all day, lots of sunburns, playing with friends and just being bums. We love it.

Yum Carrots!!!

Who loves Graham???

So I am a little obsessed with The Bachlorette this season. If you have not watched it yet...it is never too late. Talk about Drama....why is it always better when the woman is in charge??? Unfortunately my vote is for the non-committal Graham who is likely to break her heart at the final rose.

Milestones

Lets start by saying that Cohen is the cutest and biggest kid around. He just went to the doctor and weighs 181/2 pounds, not to mention he is in the 85th percentile in height too. We were informed we needed to buy a bigger car seat. He is just this big bundle of chubb. He is sitting really well now and pretty much just smiles all day long. He is such a good baby. In the morning and after naps when he wakes up he just lays there until I decide to go get him. He loves to eat, of course, and will hold onto the spoon with each bite that enters his mouth. Halle and Cohen have alot of fun together. I can see why two kids is really nice because they kindof are starting to entertain each other. We have a had a really fun month just being outside. Oh and I

need to mention that Halle has an official imaginary friend, Pica is his name (sometimes it is a her) and she talks about him all the time. It is his birthday almost everyday and I catch her throwing him parties. She told me that she loves me but loves Pica more. Should I be worried???

Laundry Anyone???

Tagged for my man

I was tagged along time ago, but finally decided participate because Chad is a great husband and deserves a tribute.

What is his name? Chad Daniel Noakes

How long have we been married? 6 1/2 years. Time flies!

How long did we date? On and off and on and off again for 1 year

How old is he? 28

Who eats more? I do, he is not a huge eater...

Who said I love you first? He did, and then attempted to break up with me...again...for not saying it back.

Who is taller? He is

Who sings better? I do, but he is pretty good too. He sings guns and roses songs well

Who is smarter? That is a tie. I am better at science and math and he is better at everything else

Whose temper is worse? That is a tie too. Chad only has a temper when it comes to house projects.

Who pays the bills? I do because I spend all the money and need to know where it goes

Who does the laundry? I do...I wouldn't let him...ever.

Who cooks dinner? I do, but he can make great pancakes that he does every Saturday.

Who drives when together? He does

Who is more stubborn? Me. I am really bad at apologizing

Who is the first to admit when wrong? Chad, even when he is right

Who wears the pants in the family? Equal

Who eats more sweets? Halle

Who mows the lawn? He does...I would offer, but he recently purchased a hand push mower. Not up for that.

Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Me

Who kissed who first? He kissed me, but claims I was begging for it.

Who asked who out first? I asked him out to a haunted house. I said, "you can come if you want." We still laugh about that

Who proposed? He did

What is my favorite thing about him? He is a great husband. So kind, selfless and loving. He is also an amazing father and such a hard worker. He is also very handsome...I hate to brag but he has been mistaken for Brad Pitts brother/ relative many times. He is going to kill me for posting this, but I love him very much.