Fun times with Collin, Amanda and Mabel

We had so much fun this weekend with Ivan's brother Collin, his wife Amanda and their cute baby girl Mabel. They stayed at our house and so we got to enjoy each other's company, as well as be entertained by Marlee and Mabel. We had a fun birthday Celebration with the Mack family. (Ivan's Family) and they were kind enough to stay until after a big Sunday dinner. They live in Colorado, so we cherish any moment we can get with them! Can't wait to see you guys again!Thanks Collin for staying longer than planned!

Mabel and Marlee

Marlee loves her Cousin Mabel. They are six months apart and Marlee kept calling her "baby." (it's easier for an 11 month old to say"
I was kind of bummed that we didn't take more pictures. Mabel is such a cute baby. As my mother-in-law said, "When she smiles, it makes you want to laugh out loud because of her cute dimples and that twinkle in her eye." And Ivan said, "Mabel almost seems unreal because she never cries and is so quiet."

Ivan's New Contact Info

As most of you know, Ivan started working for a new company called Ashford University. He does the same line of work as an Enrollement Counselor, but he gets to work from his home office! I am excited because I will get to see him more often, he will travel less, save gas money, eat lunch together, and all the other fun and money saving things that come with working from home!
If you ever need to get a hold of him or want to talk to him about your education, you can call him at 480-374-4351 or at 1-800-798-0584 x3763. Or you can email him at ivan.mack@ashford.edu

Sunday photo shoot

Into the water

Marlee loves the water!

Marlee's first time to the beach

Here are some random photos of our first trip to the beach with Marlee.

On the beach

Marlee was discovering the sand for the first time.....