Cuters!

A picture I took for Ryan...

Is It August Yet?

Today Ryan left for his last summer at Notre Dame. I'm really excited he'll be done with his masters degree in August and equally bummed he'll be gone for two and a half months. After two deployments you'd think such a short time would seem like nothing, but I've been spoiled having him home and wish UND was next door! There's an obviously huge difference this time around, I'll be playing the role of single parent. AHHHHHH!
Those of you who take care of a child/children on your own full time or have had the opportunity thanks to the army, please offer any words of wisdom you've gleaned from these experiences! My biggest fear is not getting a break at the end of the day and on weekends. Delaney is a lovely child, and like all babies has the power to make me crazy after several hours of fussiness. How do you regroup when there's no one to relieve you? I guess after a few weeks I'll have figured it out, but in the meantime any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
There are a few things I'm looking forward to during the summer: several visits to South Bend, a trip to see family and a few visitors heading my way, mostly to see Delaney ;) Hopefully, time will fly and August will be here before we know it!

Congrats Michele!

We had a great weekend in Lancaster celebrating Michele's graduation. It was the first time everyone from my side of the family was together since Holly and Luke's wedding, 3 years ago! A family friend was out of town for their own daughter's graduation and was gracious enough to let us stay in their house. Thanks a bunch, Muellers! Here's a few pictures from the trip....

Grandpa and Delaney

Our little familia Dad, Michele and Mom

Holly and Jael

Traveling with a baby has its challenges and perks. Until trying to leave the house for several days with a baby, its hard to imagine just how much you use to keep that child fed, clothed, and happy. On the upside, Delaney was our ticket to viewing the graduation ceremony indoors on a big screen TV instead of outside on cold, wet bleachers! Yeah for parenthood!