Summer in Review...

just a tiny bit of our summer(i wish i had more pictures)...I know it is way past due for a post! But in my defense all we have is the camera on our iphone, so quality and quantity are lacking. Anyways, we had a terrific summer vacation packed full of family and friends! Kaisley enjoyed getting to know all her fun cousins and of course being spoiled by the grandparents...Our long 17 hour journey home and back went flawless, besides only a few screaming moments from little gal...and if you can believe it we went straight from Boise to Omaha in one day! That was crazy but let me tell ya not as bad as I thought, Kaisley did awesome sleeping a lot of the way so we went for it and all I can say is that the thought of sleeping in my own bed was great motivation for the long car ride. Anyways, we're back into the swing of things and lovin our little life here in the mid-west. It makes me sad to say that summer is over but the crisp fresh autumn air is lovely for a bit of a change...below are some random photos that I thought were blog worthy.

Our little Super hero! She put this together all by herself...so funny

Enjoying the outdoor brick oven at Brandon and Mallorys...all I can say is AMAZING pizza, definitely having one of these in my backyard some day!

A early birthday celebration for Kaisley, she was loving all the attention that is for sure.

Thats all for now, I am getting my new camera soon so I promise to be better at the updates! xo

Ready or not here we COME...

I just love these photos above and below...these two make my life WONDERFUL! I can't believe the day is almost upon us...the day we begin our 17+hour RoAd TrIp! Yikees!!! I'm sure there are going to be some crazy memories...hopefully all GOOD ones. I am so excited to see all the family back at home it will be great motivation to keep truckin' on. I feel like it has been such a long time since we have seen everyone, Kaisley is going to LOVE playing with all her cousins! She has know idea how much fun she is in for:) Well I'll see you all soon and wish us LUck...were gonna need it. I'm sure will have some funny stories/video to share about our adventure across the West/Mid-west...

My neighbor is so kind to first of all let her always come over and play but also doing her hair so pretty! Thanks, Erica:) The last time I went to pick her up she had double french braids, sooo cute, I wish she would let me do that....wait first I better learn how to french braid.

It's been a while...

If only I had a camera, I swear I would update you all more often! But unfortunately I still have a lost/stolen camera and who knows when well find some extra cash for a new one...loan money where are you??? it's been a while since the last check:) At least we still have the flip! So here are a few videos for you all to enjoy...The weather here is pretty dang HOT and HUMID! This does not stop our little cRaZy GirL from enjoy every ounce of play time outside...she would be outside from sun up until sun down if I let her. Anytime she sees a kid outside she HAS to go out, she is so demanding let me tell you. But we LOVE her guts and it's a good thing she has a mama that loves the Summer HeAt! We are already preparing ourselves for the long 17+ hour car ride to Boise! Here we come...I am gonna bet ya you'll be able to hear us coming...(Kaisley is a screamer still...) This is definitely going to be an adventure...the Minert's first official RoAd TrIp in the tiny Jetta with a crazy almost two year old girlie whew...this is gonna get interesting! I have got to figure out the best way to document our journey. P.s This is the longest road trip I have ever been on...I think we should take a poll on how many times I'll have to stop to peeee! Sorry Chris...ahead of time. We Can't wait to see you in a MONTH! Whooohooo!

Last weekend was wonderful...

Only a week late...Chris's parents came out for Christopher's White Coat Ceremony, marking his half way point in Dental School and also the beginning of his clinical experience! Way to go babe, we are getting closer...I am so proud of you and your accomplishments, keep up the good work! I can't believe how fast time goes, today I was thinking as a lot of the graduates have moved on, this time of our lives is really special and I am truly going to ENJOY and CHERISH every moment. We have already made amazing friendships and I love our life here in the middle of America, it is rich with so many wonderful people!
Thanks Dave and Fay for a wonderful stay it was so lovely to have you two to ourselves :) Kaisley especially loved having grandparents to play with. She is wondering when your coming back ;) Can't wait for summer vacation! (after Chris is done with boards) We are going to live it up! (especially chris)
xoxo

Tribute...

To the most amazing mother in the world...mom, I want you to know how much I look up to you...especially now that I am a mother myself. I never understood the love and strength it took to be a mother and now here I am celebrating my second mothers day and I am truly in awe of the privilege it is to have the title of Mother. Who new the immense love you could possess for another person. I am so fortunate to have an amazing mother to model after, whenever I am being challenged by my sweet baby girl I always think..."what would my mom do", I am constantly using your counsel and advice. I only hope I can become half the mother you are. I wish soooo badly that we could spend this special day together, I'm sure everyone back home is making sure your day is special. I love you so much and am so honored to call you my Mother.
xoxox

*Mom enjoy the videos below...

Videos for mama to enjoy!

I wish I also had some photos for you to enjoy...but for the time being videos is what I've got, enjoy!

Kaisley dancing away to Taylor Swift...and a random video of Kaisley...but look closely you will notice the moment she noticed I had gum in my mouth, and then she precedes to beg...this girl LOVES gum, I mean she is OBSESSED with it. I have created a gum monster! Mother like daughter...

What are the odds of this...

So let me tell you how we ran into the picture below. Sorry this one is long...About a week ago Chris and I were at our local Hyvee grocery store in Council Bluffs Iowa and I was busy picking out a few items when Chris said, " Summer you have to come see this picture, it looks just like Mary!" I was thinking "really? let me see for myself...so I went over to see what he was looking at and as soon as I saw the picture I was like, "That is MARY!", that has to be it looks just like her like 20 years younger...So I had Chris take a picture of it so I could email it to Mary to show her that either I found her twin, or that someone was seceretly taking pictures of her when she was ten at the grocery store...so I called Mary and told her what happen and she was like,"That is me, I remember taking that picture at Albertson!". Crazy, so I kept thinking I have got to go back and take (so I did, I hope I don't get in trouble for steal a 8x10 poster from the produce section) this picture to give to Mary so she can show her kids someday how "famous", she was when she was ten and that the photo was so great that 20 years later she is the poster child for the National Cancer Institute...I think she should put this up on her refrigerator to remind her children to "Eat at least 5 servings of fruits & vegetables everyday!" What are the odds...now everytime I go to the store I am looking for more pictures of my big sister 20 years younger, I'll fill you in if i run into anymore random photos of my family...

Mary, I never knew you were a 10 year old super Model!