Home for the 4th of July!

We arrived home from India on July 2nd, in time to celebrate the 4th of July with family, after catching up on sleep. We donned red, white, and blue, and celebrated with Heather's family. How great to be back in the States! We had hoped to go see the fireworks, but everyone was asleep by 6 p.m. (some much earlier!).

Jill holding Zach, Heather holding Erik


the family formerly known as the Bangalore Blondes, now the Byron Blondes?!


Heather's family at the 4th of July picnic at Uncle Bill's (note Amanda on the right, nearing her due date!)


Ella holding her cousin Erik, who's grown up a whole lot since we last saw him!

Happy 5th Birthday, Sacia!!!

Sacia turned "5" on July 8th. We celebrated her big day with family and friends on 2 separate occasions. She's very excited to be going into Kindergarten, and to be big enough to wear so many of Ella's outgrown clothes.

Welcome to the family, April!

On Sunday, July 13, Brian's brother Keith married April. We are happy to have her join the Vanderpool's!!!

the new Mrs. Vanderpool


Becca, April, Keith, and Brian


Brian and his brother Keith



Mr. Vanderpool?? Brian with his Grandpa, brother, son, and father