Its hotter than the 4th of July!!

Oh my goodness, it has been the hottest summer I can ever remember having. I can not even remember the last time it was below 90 for a day but the past two weeks have been upper 90's almost continuesly! Steve is still working this crazy split schedule, but he only has two more weeks left of it! YEAH!! Needless to say we are in a countdown mode at our house, it has been a long hot tiring summer for him.

We had a very lazy weekend, Steve was very thankful. Between 3 baby showers, a trip to St louis and a trip to Silver Dollar city the last four weekends have been fast and furious. We really relaxed this weekend and spent a nice calm weekend at home in the Air watching movies. Oh yes, and of course Madden 11 came out this last week so steve got in a few games of that this weekend as well.

We normally go camping for the major holidays of the summer however with the heat, Steve's work schedule and my parents big trip they just got back from we decided to skip labor day and stay home for a pool party and BBQ at my cousins house instead. As many of you know my best friend Angie is 33 weeks pregnant and we also didn't want to get to far from her, just in case little Kenzie decides to make her entrance early.

I start school again in one week and I am NOT looking forward to it. Steve and I have been house hunting and planning the wedding. I am enjoying these two things much more than school! But they also keep me on my toes and busy so mix school in with that and you have one crazy bride to be!

As far as wedding planning goes, our planning is going very smooth so far. We finally dedided on a color scheme after several trips to bridal stores and one 3 hour dress fitting with my WONDERFUL bridesmaids! I really have wonderful ladies helping me through this process! Of course I also have my dress, slip and veil already purchased and the deposit is made on the reception hall. Steve and I are meeting with a DJ this week so we are slowly getting things lined up. In case you have not heard we do have a website, its filled with fun stories and information on the wedding. Here is a link...

http://weddings.theknot.com/pwp/pwp2/view/MemberPage.aspx?coupleid=7361140142764489&pid=10827305

Well, I suppose I should wrap this Novel up! Since Steve is working I think a chick flick may be in order this evening!

The dog days of summer!

Wow, it is hot outside!! I think the past three days it has gotten to 100 degrees here with a heat index of 105 or more. Needless to say I have spent a lot of time indoors this week with the little ones that I watch. Poor steve is still working the split shift and it is wearing him out. We did get to go to St Louis last Friday night and came home Saturday late. Angie and Dustin had a great shower there as well. This weekend we have some fun activities planned, Springfield Cardinals game with friends Thursday and Friday evening we are going to the fair with my cousin and her boyfriend.

Wedding planning is coming along slowly but surely. We do have a little over 9 months so I am not to worried about it. Steve and I have actually been house hunting. We are looking to upgrade to something with more square footage, the usuall more bedrooms, another bathroom! This way when family comes into town they can stay with us and be more comfortable. This is proving to be a long and tiring process, we found our dream house but it was not our dream price. SO we are back to the drawing board and still looking!

Hope everyone is doing well, stay cool and hydrated in this heat!!