I’ve been meaning to update sooner but it’s taking me this long to get back into the swing of things.  Reagan and I went to Minnesota July 15th – 21st for my cousin Danika’s wedding.  We flew Frontier Airlines and met up with Grandma and Grandpa Crean in Denver, then the four of us flew to Minneapolis together.  We drove an hour and a half south to Mankato where we stayed for the trip.  On Thursday we went to the rehearsal dinner at Aunt Sheila’s house in Pemberton.  As usual it was quite the party/fun time with the Tierney clan.  Apparently the Sheriff was called out to turn down the noise.  Yeah, that would be my family!  On Thursday, the rest of the Creans came and Keira and Reagan just loved to play together.  It makes me wish we all lived closer but I just can’t seem to get them to move up to Sacramento!

On Friday we threw Danika a family shower and she got some nice gifts.  Afterwards we just hung around the hotel and played and enjoyed a delicious dinner.  Saturday was the wedding and it was beautiful.  The sun came out for a brief period during the ceremony so we knew Jaime was smiling down on the bride and groom.  The reception was fun and crazy, especially the lap dance given by my 18 year old cousin to his new brother-in-law.  I don’t think I’ve laughed so hard in such a long time!  What a sense of humor this family has!

On Sunday, we Creans drove around Southern MN and saw the old farm my Dad grew up on and the town where he was born.  It really is beautiful up there, so green and lush with nature.  The weather was the coldest on record!  They had record low tempetures for their highs.  None of us were prepared for that!  On Monday, the other Creans flew home while Grandma, Grandpa, Reagan and I went up to the cities and saw the Mall of America.  I also got to visit with an old friend and former co-worker.  On Tuesday we flew home!

On Wednesday the 22nd, Nana Sherill flew in for a few days and had fun playing with Reagan.  She and Mike did quite a bit around the house which was very appreciated by me.  She left early Sunday and is planning to come back soon.

On Wednesday we found out that we’re going to become an Uncle and Aunt again as Ryan and Lauren have announced they’re pregnant!!  And they’re due mid-September!  Yes, Lauren just found out and she’s already 30-32 weeks along!!  They’re coming up next weekend to get stuff from us that we’re not using right now since they have so little time to prepare.  We’re very excited for them!