a fun-filled month



Ok, so this is an extremely large post with LOTs of pictures, but we hope you enjoy it! You'll see quite a few pictures of our beautiful Aundrea of course.




Stephanie made this onesie, proudly declaring our heritage



Daddy and Aundrea




Lots of visitors...Aunt Diane, Grandpa and Grandma, and Aunt Eva came to visit, and then we all went our for lunch.










Friends from church, Joyce and Christina


Aundrea and her Grandpa Anderson


Aundrea's "uncle" Otto

Grandpa and Grandma Anderson came to visit - Aundrea's GREAT grandparents





Aundrea in her crib, in a popular sleeping position


with her Great-Grandpa DeBoer at Sheila's wedding. Aundrea attended her first wedding at 2 1/2 weeks of age!
Faith was happy for a little girl cousin (once-removed)

VerMerris family photo


presenting Mr. and Mrs. Daniels!

Tanner chasing bubbles
Aundrea with Don and Sheila


Kevin, Nathan and Dad VM got a little bored, so they made a little sculpture with the plastic crystals at the table


we caught Shawn and Megan dancing...how cute

Mommy Stephanie and Aundrea

Every summer, Kevin's Johnson side of the family goes camping at the state park in Ludington. We drove up and spent 2 days with them. It's an active bunch, and volleyball was a favorite pastime.


bundled up with Grandma for the cool evening at the beach



We weren't quite up for camping with a 3 week-old baby, so we spent the night at a lovely bed and breakfast in Ludington. Aundrea passed out on the twin bed for awhile.

Our room was charming and cozy


the doors were on the short side

the Inn at Ludington (where we stayed)


Beach babes
the Ludington state park is beautiful, with lots of great hiking trails and waterways


Marcie the photographer


Grandpa Johnson holding Aundrea


Back at home, I (Stephanie) just had to take a picture on Aundrea is this cute, old-fashioned outfit we got as a gift.


Sarah (my college roommate) came to meet Aundrea. As always, it was great to see Sarah again!

Aundrea is getting to be well-traveled. We spent the end of July and beginning of August in Erie, PA visiting Mom and Dad Anderson and Marcie. Sunday afternoon, we spent some time on Presque Isle, a favorite for dogs and humans alike. Kevin, Mom and Dad found some great sea glass on the beach, and Ein and Otto went swimming. I just enjoyed watching and "wearing" Aundrea.




Aundrea tries out Kevin's shades

I sent Ein "through the chute" in the creek by Mom and Dad Anderson's house. It's basically a narrow, deep part with a current.


Of course I helped him out too
Aundrea is getting really strong!

Anderson family photo....it took more than a few tries to get it right. I'm only showing some highlights here!









































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