July...Our Month of Travel--- 2,400 Miles Later

During the month of July, we traveled from Northwest Arkansas to Des Moines, Iowa where we stayed overnight on our way up to Minneapolis! We spent the fourth of July weekend with family and friends! Matthew's Uncle Jeff got engaged the week before we got there and we were able to say Congrats to him and meet Irene! After that, David and I traveled to Chicago while Matthew stayed with his Grandpa and Grandma B (thanks Mom and Dad for our little getaway)! David and I stayed downtown at the Drake Hotel and went to see Wicked the first night we were in Chicago! The second night we spent touring our old stomping grounds in Evanston and met up with a few of our friends! We miss all of you :) We finished our vacation by hanging out with family in Minneapolis before meeting up with some friends in Kansas City! Whew! We had a fabulous vacation and are so happy to be home!

Pinewood Park

Matthew loves to play at the park! This past week, we met some friends at our subdivison's park and pool for the morning and Matthew had a blast both swimming and playing!

Lake Fayetteville

Saturday evening, the Stay family took a stroll around Lake Fayetteville and stopped at Veteran's Memorial Park for Matthew to play! For the first time, Matthew discovered there is more to a park than just swings! It was fun to watch him explore and try new things :)

21 months on June 21st

Our little boy turned 21 months over the weekend...it's so hard to believe that in just a few months, he'll be two years old! Oh my, where has the time gone??? Matthew loves playing outside and loves to go swimming! He likes to ring the doorbell and open and close the door on his playhouse, play t-ball with anyone who is willing, and loves to go over to our neighbors and look at their flag! Friends tell us that Matthew has a very big heart and is very easy going and of course, we agree :) He's such a blessing and we thank God everyday for him!

The Stays in Sarasota

David and I got the opportunity to travel to Sarasota this Spring with David's company! He earned Gold Cup this year so Grandma and Grandpa "B" came and stayed with Matthew while we relaxed in Sarasota! We stayed at the Ritz, ate many wonderful dinners, went kayaking, David went golfing and I went to the spa for the day, we saw the musical HAIR and just enjoyed spending time with each other poolside!

Father's Day!

We celebrated Father's Day by attending church and going out for brunch in the morning at Susan's in Springdale! In the afternoon, David went golfing with his buddy, Chris! That evening, we grilled out, went swimming, and opened presents! Whew...what a day--we had a blast!!! David is the best Daddy to Matthew and such a blessing to him!!!

Wedding in Minneapolis

Last weekend, we traveled to Minneapolis for David's brother's wedding! Curt and Joyce were married on Friday, June 6th downtown Minneapolis! David was so honored to be Curt's bestman :) Matthew enjoyed the ceremony by running around and the reception dinner eating chicken strips and fries! Of course, the cake was his favorite!