33 days!

The countdown is getting closer!

We've been busy as things wrap up with the wedding planning. Since the weather has been nicer we are getting things done outside and also getting a better look at the job we have ahead of us on the lawn....
BEFORE
front back deck driveway

IN PROGRESS
front back deck driveway


The owners before really didn't do much to the outside of the house; really, they didn't do too much to the inside either :) We have finished all the painting inside and will hold off on anything more until next year. We've added flowers along the driveway, plants in the front yard, potted plants on the deck, and a garden in the back! Aaron tilled a garden for us in the backyard with his new electric tiller! So far, we are waiting for many different vegetables and sunflowers to sprout! Hopefully we have a wonderful salsa and vegetable garden in a few months!
The garden on May 13


We've also been able to fit a tent camping trip in at a local park in Des Moines. We enjoy camping and didn't think we'd get to do much of it this busy summer so we fit it in right away! It was a little cold but definitely worth it!


Holly graduated from UNI last weekend! She double majored in Humanities and English with a minor in History. I think that's right :) She was Cum Laude and also won the Purple and Old Gold award for high merits in the Humanities department.


Saturday night we attended an open house for one of the tumblers I used to coach. She is graduating high school this year and a lot of the kids and their families were there! Although, the "kids" I used to give piggy backs to and comfort while they cried during WTTC sleepovers are no longer kids! It's hard to believe they're going to college! It's so wonderful to still be in touch with everyone after 3 years of not coaching. I wish you all the best of luck!

We also caught up with my cousin Steph over the weekend to wish her good luck on her trip to Poland! She is going with her class at Hawkeye Community College and leaves May 12! She'll be flying in to Cedar Rapids just hours before the wedding to "personally attend" to my every need :) She'll be an awesome Personal Attendant and I'm sure will have an awesome time in Poland!


I am still applying for jobs and have an interview this week I'm very much looking forward to! I will be sure to keep everyone posted!