A Month with Cousins

Meeting new cousin Greta







Hugs from Madeline on the 4th of July

June at Our House

Planting Day at the Scholtens' House






Loons Baseball Game




Fathers' Day

Summer Fun

Okay, so the helmet is a little big yet, but we strap the carseat in and away we go. everyone loves their bikeride. We take our bikes to the Nature Center, ride the trails to downtown and grab some dinner at Pizza Sams maybe. It's good family time.

We are getting ready to see great fireworks in Bay City on July 3rd with Uncle Brad and Aunt Kristin. Then we will head to Grand Haven on the 4th to go swimming and see grandparents, aunts and uncles. Maybe Aunt Hannah and Uncle Craig will have their baby! That would be so fun. We can't wait to meet her. Friends Rob and Toni will be joining us for a few days in GH, and it should be a good time for all!

See you soon!!!

A Week of Firsts

Swimming in the pool, a horse carriage ride around Charleston, the beach and ocean...so many firsts this week. The favorite is swimming in the pool. Those legs are kicking all the time, watching the water wiggle. The week in South Carolina was a good one. Everyone had a great time and Dad and I got some good bonding time. So much has changed these past two or so weeks. I am full of smiles and giggles and am chatting up a storm.

Tummy time in the condo was as fun as ever, though there wasn't much of it. There were plenty of good people to hold me. As it turns out, I am a good traveler. I like to visit new places, and Mom and Dad say if they're desperate, they'll get on an airplane to help me fall asleep, though a little pricey. Back at home now, Mom and I are braving our first over night, just the two of us, as Dad has had to go away for work. So far we're having a great day together. We miss you, Dad!

Preparation Day

Today we are running around the house trying to get ready for our very first airplane ride. We are going to South Carolina for the wedding and then to sit on the beach with my new shades from Gramma and Gramps Lepard. Gramma says the girl babies are going to swoon over me.

We all wonder how that first airplane ride will be.

Today I am not napping very well again, just 30 minutes here and there. And when I awake...not happy. Why do kiddos fight their nap when they are tired? I am full of smiles if I am able to pull off a longer nap. How can we make those longer naps a common thing? Hopefully time will tell.

See you in the Carolinas!

Sweet Dreams for a Sweet Face

Monday night we all slept through the night! He ate at 11pm and didn't wake up until 7am. What a guy!

As for the baseball game...Burrr! Mom got too cold and we had to leave. We'll try again soon. And we forgot to bring the camera. Macabe was looking mighty fine in his baseball outfit though.

Yesterday Macabe and Dad had lunch together while Mom had a meeting. Then Mom and Macabe met some other mms and babies down by the Spraypark. It was a fun day for all.

Caught on Tape!

The boy does smile and coo and sleep! What a difference. He is seemingly feeling much better with his new medicine for acid relux. I hope it lasts. Oh, the fun we have together now! I told the Dr. on Monday that I had two very differnt children who were trapped in the same body...I am thinking we may have found our true little guy again. Mom and Dad even left the house to socialize with others last night during the evening hours. He slept most of the time, instead of purple faced crying...for everyone (see last weeks' Friday night post!). We are feeling cautiously optimistic, but certainly enjoying our fun right now. Tonight we are going to try a Loons baseball game in the evening with Uncle brad and Aunt Kristin. We've got the baseball outfit all laid out. We'll be sure to bring the camera.