The Dog Days

It's school time again. I love this time of year because it's the start of fall. And fall is pie and sweater season. And everything smells fresh and crisp. But back-to-school season is just as exciting, even though it isn't cool out yet, because everything is new and fresh, and I always get the urge to buy school supplies and shoes. If we're realistic, however, it's still summer--the dog days.

Chris and I have been busy busy busy this summer (though not as busy as last year, when we were collecting wedding invitations as a hobby). We've done a variety of things and, as always, I've got pictures!

We had a few weddings to go to in May and June. The first was the wedding of some friends from our small group, David and Sarah. Here are a few of the ladies from our group:

And proof that Chris and I clean up nicely!

The second wedding was another David, this time one of Chris' old roommates, and his lovely bride Jen.

And we had some photo crashers...

We celebrated dad's birthday with breakfast. Here's a grumpy picture of him.

 Mom and I drove up to Knoxville to take G-ma and Aunt Rose to the shower in Mt. Juliet for Scott and Abbie. But, before we went to the shower, I got to swing by and visit Jeff and Julie and the fabulous Miss T! She has learned to pose for the camera well. But (gee, Julie, I wonder how she learned this), she poses even better for an iPhone, and even demands to see the picture.

Then we went to the shower and Scott and Abbie happily posed with their cake.

And Scott is now way better at showers than any guy I've seen. Granted, I haven't seen too many guys at showers.

Then Chris and I went to Chicago.  Here are lots and lots of pictures of us in Chicago!

Dinosaur faces are required at dinosaur exhibits. That's a dinosaur footprint I'm standing in.

 We also had THE Scabbie wedding, but I haven't got any worthwhile pictures from it, so stalk them on facebook if you want one. That's all. Got lots to do, so I won't ramble!