Our Engagement Pictures:

Because I know you all will appreciate seeing these...

Reality Check: I'm a Midwestern Gal now.

After 12 official months of long-distance, Ryan and I decided that just maybe we would want to live in the same city before we get married. Imagine that!!

As a result, I am living in Ryans' apartment in Minnetonka, he is living in his friends' house in .... the country somewhere, and after 5 days, we are thinking this is a pretty great set-up. Well ok, so when we buy a house that situation will be a LOT better, but at least in the mean time we can look for houses together, I can hone in on my cooking skills and go for amazing runs every morning. Running here is an adventure every day, its so exciting and so fun to explore and realize that this is my new home!

I do have to admit that I have lots of down time since I am not working yet, but I suppose that gives me time to work on my Minnesota accent ;)

4th of July Celebration

I haven't been home for the 4th in a really long time---- I think at least 4 years! So I was looking forward to a relaxing day at home, with the babies, the pool, a good 'ol BBQ, and some fireworks. Well, I got what I asked for:





Nicolas got this really cool inflatable pirate ship for his Birthday--we couldn't get him out of it!



Nic eating his corn on the cob.


My little brother.



Haggin Oaks Neighborhood Block Party-- Classic


Matthew hated me for all these pics. But secretly he loves it.

My Current Occupation

I can't wait for the day when I use my wedding as a PAR story in an interview. I mean, with all this work on budgets, negotiations, and conflict resolution, one would think that I would have plenty to talk about when I am asked: "Tell me about a time this summer that you ... "

I created a wedding website. See the details regarding the Ryan Merrill and Kiley Hunt wedding at: http://www.ewedding.com/sites/ryanandkiley/

Enjoy!