Garage Sale Palooza!

It was probably definitely a bigger task than I should have taken on, but it's over now and it was so fun to have so many friends and neighbors stop by for a while!

Naturally, it was the hottest two days we've had so far!

What on earth mom?

Some days are longer than others, so we do what we gotta do :) 

She's surpassed Teddy in length but not girth

Consumer note: when front packing a baby, do not prepare onions. Oops! Watery eyes!

Visiting the cemetery and keeping the flowers in lovely bloom

BIG yawns and hair horns! She's her father's daughter :)

A wise friend recently told me that one good reason for having children is because they all think their parents are normal. For a while. ;)

Hello Mr. President

The Ford Presidential Museum reopened recently and admission was free. So what's a thrifty Dutch girl to do but hustle on over?!

It felt very 'full circle' to be there with Little Miss because the weekend we told Peter's parents she was on the way, we visited and it was the last weekend they were open.

It's a lovely redo and a wonderful tribute to a special man. 

AND, speaking of full circle:

this will come as no shock to any who know him, I ran into my High School Gov't teacher: the man, the legend, the hair! Mr. Anderson :)

A happy gathering

It was a birthday, warm summer days are here, and school's almost out; it's time to gather.

Isn't it funny how sometimes you can plan for months and never get people together and sometimes Saturday evenings are just free?!

Bring on the free!!!!!

Career move

Friends, and family, is really what made up the best part of my working days. I did a lot of growing in the 8.5 years I spent working for Gordon Food Service and I'm so thankful for the opportunities it afforded me. 

So, it was a little strange to go for the last time, clean out my desk, and leave my trusty badge on my supervisor's desk. Truly the end of an era for me.

So long! Farewell! Blue skies and sunny days ahead!

Hi! I'm THREE months!

Month three was a month for settling in.

Went to the zoo

Started having cooversations

Notices her mobile

Can half roll from side to tummy or back

Laughed!

Visited mom's (old) office

Went to the Ford Museum

Notices her hands

Trills with her lips

Notices and loves screens!

Is very friendly :)

Rubs her eyes when she's tired.

Gathers things to her mouth.

Celebrating all Memorial Day weekend!

This year Memorial Day weekend was for celebrating!

We celebrated Nicholas' High School graduation with big smiles! Go Comets!

Happy Golden Birthday Ginny Bear!

 Not so sure and then VERY sure!

 Good job Dad and Mom!

We celebrated the day with a parade and some time at the lake

Church had a train in the parade! Thanks Bekins!

Thank you Peter Dad for your service! :)

Living poetry

Here a sleep, there a sleep, everywhere a sleep sleep!

With a hat, on a cat...

In a seat, tuck my feet

 Binkie in,

Binkie out.

With a bow, tickle my toe! :)

Thank you! Thank you!

Until next time!

:)