Happy Birthday Lily!!!!!

Today is my Niece Lily's 4th Birthday! Just wanted to take this time to say Happy Birthday Lily and we love you so very much. You are such a sweet and special little girl. We enjoy watching you change and grow and are so glad that we get to be a part of your life.

Playing Catch-Up

Don't be alarmed! This is what happens when you give an 18 month old yogurt. At least my 18 month old.

Last week we were able to celebrate my nephew Noah's 5th Bithday! He is my sisters youngest and I can not believe how fast he has grown. He is so fun to have around. Him and Parker can be Best Friends and Worst Enemies all at the same time! We Love You Noah!

Here is Parker pulling Griffin on his new toy. We got the snowmobile out for the first time last week with all the snow and he hopped right on and took off. I can tell it is going to be a very fun winter.

It will be fun that is if Griffin can manage to stay on his feet. He really struggles walking in the snow with all his Winter Garb on. I feel bad, but it really is cute!

Just over a week ago we celebrated our friends Michelle and Heather's 30th Birthday with a surprise party. It was a success, both girls were surprised and we all had a wonderful time. Love you girls!

Baby Shower and Rockettes!

The Radio City Rockettes were in GR this week and the girls took the kids to go see them. It was great to see their faces and how excited they were. My Mom, Parker and I went for dinner before the show. So much fun to have that special one on one time with one of my boys. Couple years and you can come to Griffin!

The toy soldiers is my favorite part. They are amazing!

The many many santas is Parkers favorite part

Last weekend we were able to celebrate with my friend Abby who is expecting a baby in January. We are all so excited and have waited a long time to celebrate this one. It was great to get everyone together, play some games, eat and give some much needed gifts. We pray that in these last couple months, the baby may grow healthy and strong and that the delivery with go smooth. We love you Ab!

Birthday Girl!!!

I just wanted to take a minute and say Happy Birthday to my niece Haylie!!! She is turning 8 today! Can't believe 8! And already quite the little lady. We love you Haylie!

Trick Or Treat

Another year of great Halloween fun! We headed over to my brother and sister-in-laws house for some pizza and trick or treating. Even though it was freezing, there was no stopping them. A couple snap shots before of my boys.. the dog and ummm, the banana. Yes, of all the costumes in the world, Parker really wanted to be a banana.

All the cousins in their great costumes!

Griffin all cozy warm in the wagon.

Crane's

Last week, we went to Cranes for some apple picking. We didn't get there until 5:40 and they close the orchards at 6 so we didn't have much time, but it was fun while it lastes. We picked a ton of apples and then went to the restaurant for dinner. Great food as always. The next day, I made applesauce all day along with some apple crisp and some apple cake. Always great to have the freezer stocked. I do have to add the Daddy had a great time on his first trip to Cranes as well. Yes you heard me, his first trip. You better believe that we will be back.

Fall Fun

This past wednesday we were invited to the Slenks for a hay ride and some pumpkin picking. Griffin freaked out when he saw the tractor and trailor, but calmed down half way through. Both boys loved the pumpkin picking now for the carving. As you can tell by the first picture, Griffin is not at his best.

Butterfly Friend and Field Trip

Last week, we were able to send off our butterfly of the year. We got it a couple weeks ago as a caterpillar and the kids watched the transformation over about 2 weeks. A great thing to watch and learn about.

Then today, Parker had his first field trip at Teusinks Pony Farm. Not the greatest day for it, but fun none the less. A little pony riding, goat feeding, duck petting and hay riding. What could be better?

Sunday Night Fun!

Tonight we decided to take advantage of the great weather and spend a bunch of time outside. Went for a long walk and then played some soccer and baseball. Here are a couple pictures of our night.

Daddys still got some moves.
Spectator

Waiting to see if he got a goal

AND.... This is my favorite. Parker teeing up his little brother......

Just kidding, but it is lined up just perfectly isn't it?

His First Day!!!

It is official my little boy is a maroon. And we are the parents of a school aged child (preschool, but school). We can not believe it and could not be more proud of him. He is so ready for this next adventure in his life. His first day went very well and the first thing he said to me was, "Mom, I had so much fun"! Who could ask for more. His teacher is amazing and we are just waiting to see how much he learns and grows from all of this.