The past two posts have been updates of my life, and I guess this one will be no different. I promise to write some more in depth or parody posts soon, but I guess there’s some things going on in my life (Margot- having a life?!) that I want to do some updates on first! Maybe I’m updating to prove I have a life or maybe I’m updating because it’s some other kind of material to write about…there’s no way to know for sure.

It’s crazy that my friend, Jenna, from high school got a job in Fargo – so far away from Wheaton, IL. It’s also crazy that our friend Kyle visited in the same summer! I get to see two friends from high school, and I didn’t have to buy a plane ticket! Lucky me!

My friend, Nicole, who I worked with at the preschool was married! I had only planned on one wedding this summer, but so far have gone to 3 and there’s still one more this August!

(Preschool people)

A couple of nights ago, I realized I only have pictures of Bill from when he was born…so…..I decided he should have a photo shoot to make up for all the lost pictures we could have had. I’m sad I missed his super-awkward phase. He was definitely an odd duck…well- cat. He’s growing into his ears and face and is turning out to be a handsome little guy. P.S. for those of you who don’t know, Eli (pronounced “Ellie”) is Mike’s cat. She had Johnny last year and Bill and Lucy this year. Lucy found a home and Bill is still with us- for good. Here’s a couple of my favorite pictures of Bill:

I like to think of this one as his 3rd grade picture that was taken at just the right (or wrong) moment

Isn’t he cute?!

Well, that’s all the updates for today! Until next time…

-Margot

P.S. Still no word about Johnny, keep praying. Thank you for your help and support!

First, I want to say thank you to everyone who is on the lookout for Johnny. We still haven’t heard anything, but we’re hopeful. We’re guessing, since he’s so cute and friendly, a family probably picked him up. Hope to hear some news soon. Thank you for the support and prayers.

So, this is a little late…but…

The 4th of July is a holiday of family, lakes, and food for the Peterson family (my boyfriend’s family). I’m sure other families celebrate on a lake too…but for the past two years, I’ve gone to Strawberry Lake in North Dakota. Yep, ND has lakes too! This year, Mike forgot to ask off for work and was scheduled to work all weekend. He was unable to switch with someone and was going to come up on Sunday night for the fireworks and drive back with me on Monday.

I rode to the lake with our friend Alex on Friday night. We spent all day Saturday on the boat and eating delicious food.

Matt (Mike’s brother)

Matt helped Alex apply sunscreen

Scott and Connie, Mike’s parents, have a scavenger hunt every year. Mike didn’t make it but still ended up with the most gift cards! These are some of our prizes!

After a fun day full of food, sun, and playing words with friends against Mike’s parents, I fell asleep. Suddently………………….I woke from my slumber to find Mike in the bedroom doorway! He was able to switch his shift and got to the cabin early!

I said, “smile” but I guess he heard “growl” haha

Scott, me, and Sarah, watching the Washer’s tournament (like bags but with washers…)

Mike won the annual Washers tournament this year!

After the game we went back to the cabin, had some lazy time, then went and ate and shot off fireworks! It was a really fun weekend.

Look for more updates this weekend about other happenings in my life…I’m working tomorrow at my part time job so I’ll have some time to post more. Although it’s a little late…

How did you spend your 4th of July?