What's Happening!!!

I can't believe it's February 1st... And I have very valid reasons as to why it's been weeks since I've blogged. But don't worry - I will get you all caught up with what's been going on in the Lawry household. First and foremost... EMILY GOT ENGAGED!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes, you heard me right! Em got engaged to Jeff (aka Declan's best friend). I'm not sure who is more excited, Emily or Declan :-) So that is the really big news and so exciting! It is way more fun to help someone else plan their wedding than planning your own (even though I barely remember ours since it was so long ago)... They'll be getting married at the end of the summer, so we have a lot to do!

Here's a pic of Em and Jeff surrounded by our kids - I wonder if he knows what he's getting into :-) insert evil laugh...

Although pale in comparison, here's what else has been going on... We are in the middle of crazy travel right now... Last week Andy and I took Declan with us to a friends wedding in Puerto Rico. Declan had a blast. Swam a ton, dealt with crazy adults and enjoyed some mommy and daddy alone time. My folks came out and watched the girls and got to spend some 3 on 2 time (which is also a rare thing :-)) Then the day after we got back, I traveled to Tampa for work and got back yesterday, Andy left for boys weekend in Wisconsin today and then I leave again Sunday night for a work trip to Buenos Aires (and Andy gets back Monday). Wow, I'm exhausted just writing all of it down. Lucky for us, my Dad and Judy will be here through the whole thing holding down the fort.

Here are some pictures from the wedding weekend... Dec ready for some swimming!

At the beach...

Family time :-)

My men...

Ham...

Family time - Declan was much happier than he looked!

Good friends :-)

Other big news is that Aven is walking more and more! She took about 11 steps for Andy and my parents the other night and then tonight she took a bunch of steps for me. Although she can still get to things quicker by crawling, she is walking more. Honestly, it's adorable! Here's a video from tonight. And this is her with a fever, it will be fun seeing her when she isn't sick (they are all sick AGAIN!).