We Love You Bill

I just wanted to take this opportunity to share my thoughts about our beloved friend Bill Corkin who passed away last week. He was truly more than just a friend to the Stoianowski's. He was family. Before I moved to Michigan I would constantly hear about evenings at the "side porch", and knew all about these wonderful people Bill and Diana. Then on one of the first days I arrived in Michigan we were invited over and I got to finally meet these people I had heard so much about. I couldn't believe how much love and hospitality I was shown even on the first day. It truly felt like I was meeting some of my new grandparents with hugs and kisses all around. Bill was never truly comfortable when he had people over because he was constantly making sure you had everything you wanted or needed, usually more than you could handle:) Bill was always good for a great big hug and then many laughs whenever you were around him. I couldn't even begin to count the times he told me how beautiful and special I was. Bill and Diana were also incredibly generous and showed it in many ways. For Ryan and I they let us stay in their condo in Marco Island, FL for our honeymoon. It was an incredible experience and we enjoyed the times we spent with them there also. Here are a few pictures from our honeymoon there...

Having us over to their condo for some appetizers and a beautiful sunset.

Dinner at the Marco Inn with the Corkins and the Gordans...what wonderful friends.

Their names down by the beach. Aren't they an adorable couple:)

They were just too cute. Bill made every lady feel special, especially his love Diana.

I took a set of pictures of Lorilyn in this golf outfit in the golf baby shoes Bill and Diana gave her. LJ only got to meet him a couple times but he loved having her around and saying PEEAANUT! She loved her Grandpa Bill, as did all of us. We will miss you Bill until we meet again...we love you.

Solid Foods:)

We decided it was time to start the little one on some solid foods since she has reached the 6 month mark and she seems to want to eat everything around her:)

We started the first day with just cereal...

mmmm....tasty

Let me do it mommy!

I think we like it...

Squash face!

This was after peas and cereal...the peas took a few bites to get used to, but I think we are ok with them too:)

She amazes us every day with how much she wants to be a big girl and how fast she is moving into each phase...where is my baby going?

Our New Chicago Home!

I know I already put a picture of the front, but I thought I would start with that again and give you a little tour of our new place. These pics were taken before our pictures were on the walls and everything was totally set up, but it gives you a little idea of where we are. We continue to feel so incredibly blessed by everything that has happened to get us here and are enjoying every minute of it. It has been wonderful to have Ryan home for a week before he started work. We have both worked together and got things pretty settled. We are excited to start our new life in Chicago!

Here is the back of our house. We have quite a bit of backyard, so that will be good next summer to let the little one run around in:)

View from the garage

Looking toward the garage. There is a half bath on the left just before the garage door.

Our new wonderful kitchen table.

View from the front door toward the kitchen

From the front door. We LOVE our huge sectional. It is so comfy!

Down the stairs. The front door is to the left.

Here is our bath upstairs. There is also a door into our room.

We will be painting the green a nice darker blue color. We love the space we have though. There is also a walk-in closet to the left.

The little one's room.

We think she is pretty happy here!