Road Trip

Time is flying by and I need to catch up on the happenings.

Last week the boys and I made our journey to Madison.The 7 hour drive seems much longer without cruise control. I was able to take the car in as soon as I got to Madison. I took the boys to Mom's and emptied out our belongings. The dealership wa sable to repiar it, while I waited.  The boys were surprised to see Papy, since I never metioned he was going to be visiting. Friday night we enjoyed Chinese and then bowling.

Saturday morning was the Sue Komen Race for the Cure. This was our third race. It will be the last time I take the stroller. Instead of doing the 5K we opted for the 1 mile "fun walk", since Tyler walked super slow and refused to get into the stroller. Uncle Ben only put Tyler on his shoulders for a short period of time. Tyler is pretty solid.

Saturday evening was Tom and Alisha's reception. Tina had gotten a sitter for the boys and Jack wanted to sleep over, which was fine for me. I picked Tyler up after the reception and he was not happy in the morning, when Jack was not at grandma's. When we picked Jack up, he said  "why did you leave me all alone?" Funny kid, he was never alone. Tina, Josh, Aidan and Papy were all there.

We then went out to see Grandma. I tried to get Tyler to sit by his Great Grandma and the only picture I could get is him sittig in her walker. When we were saying our good-bye's Tyler didn't give her a hug. When we got in the car Jack said to Tyler, "Great Grandma loves you and she is a nice lady, so you should give her a hug." Oh Jack's wisdom. He is still talking about it and it has been a week now.

Jack took such a nice picture, but I can'd upload anymore pictures right now.

Christmas 2009

Wow, last week of school before Christmas vacation! It has been an exciting year for all of us and with many Blessings.

Jack is loving first grade! Books, Books, and more books. I'm so happy that he likes to read. He is still into "Cars" and now has to spend time on the computer. I'm amazed at how much he can navigate on the computer. Parental controls will be activated on Youtube. He played farm league baseball and talks about playing again next summer. He took swimmimg lessons this fall and will take them again this winter. He will always be my little fish. He is also starting to like GI Joe.

Tyler is a "big" 3 year old. He is everyone's shadow. Especially, Dad and Jack. He loved his Saturday mornings with Dad, while Jack and I were at swimmimg. They would go to Home Depot, John Deere or Tractor Supply. Sometimes they may even go see Grandpa. Tyler has a blast when Jack is home from school. A few times, he has asked me to, go get Jack at around  9am. He knows we get him a 3:30. He really liked helping me with the Christmas cards. He is quite the little stamper and liked putting the brads on.

We said "good-bye" to Sophie in May, since she had cancer. We were pet free for the summer and when Jack went back to school we started to talk more about getting another golden retriever. Maizy joined our family on Oct. 22. Jack said he didn't want a new dog, but he sure does like to play with her and love on her. Tyler is slowy getting use to her. I will be happy, when the puppy stage is done.

Ryan is still working with State Farm and took over another agency for 9 months. I know he is glad that is done. He went to almost every Thursday Tigers game this summer and we did get in one small camping trip. He got two doe's this hunting season and enjoys pulling the kids on the snowmobile.

In April, we traveled to Oahu and the Big Island of Hawaii. I thought it would have been hotter, but it was still a wonderful trip. We toured the Dole Pineapple Plantation and Pearl Harbor.

I am still very fortunate to stay home with Tyler. He keeps me on my toes. I try to take his picture somedays and he just runs away. I am also involved at our church with Moms group. It was wonderful to be connected. I have really enjoyed scrapbooking this year. I don't think I will ever be done. The boys enjoy looking at all the photos.

Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy 2010!

Papa's Visit

The week of Sept. 9th thru the 15th Papa came to vist us from Georgia. Tyler and I picked him up at the airport. Tyler loved watching the planes and going up and down the escalator. Thursday, we went to Midland, since the airline lost Papa's phone charger.

Friday, Jack had a two hr school delay due to fog of all things. We decided to travel up to Mackinaw City and the U.P. All the boys enjoyed skipping rocks in the water. We had lunch at Darrow's, ice cream and of course stopped in the toy store.

Saturday, Papa and I took Jack to swimming lessons and came home for cake. That afternoon, Papa, Tyler and I went to Midland to run a few errands. We also went to the mall, so Tyler could play with the Thomas the Train table at Barnes & Noble.

Sunday we went to Comerica for Brunch and then watch the Tigers beat the Blue Jays. I think Jack and I spent most of the time in line waiting for the Carosel.

Tyler staying up late watching formula 1 racing with Papy.

Jack testing out his new skate board from Papy & Grammy Starr.
Tuesday, stopped at the Cracker Barrel for breakfast. Tyler really liked the pancake "sauce". Then it was time to take Papy back to the airport.

Tyler's first trip to the Dentist

Yesterday was Ila's last day of being a Dental Hygenist. We all were due for a cleaning, so it was fun being her last patients. Jack was the first one in the chair, of course. He loves to get his teeth cleaned. Yeah, still no cavaties.

The boys sharing germs. Tyler having some fun and relaxing, but he cried when I got in the chair.

The boys, loved helping Grandma with the water pik and extractor.

Tyler making sure, I don't drown. He may have a future in dentistry.

Finally, Tyler sits in the chair long enough for me to snap his picture. Better luck next time trying to get his teeth cleaned.
Ryan was last and I took the boys out to the car, so they didn't try to assist in Dad's cleaning.

Happy Father's Day

Ryan decided, it was time to hang up his Hammock, he got for Father's Day. I must say it was a great find at IKEA. We spent Father's Day weekend down in Detroit going to 3 Tigers game and hanging out with the Wilamowski's. We had such a great time. It is always nice to getaway.