Parker's Gymnastics

 

 

 

Parker place 11th out of 56 boys in his age bracket for his 1st Gymnastics Competition on December 19th. His team placed 3rd overall. Parker was the youngest of the competitors. He was so excited and really enjoyed the meet.

Christmas Fun

 

The kids, with cousin Aaron, enjoying Daddy's handi-work of an ice rink in the back yard.

 

Making a Daddy sandwich.

 

Great fun, Great Family, a Great Visit!

Halloween

 

Here are the kids dressed in their costumes before their Halloween party for their friends at our house.

 

Mom and Dad headed out to the Midnight Masquerade as a witch and warlock.

 

Carving pumpkins. Tia did not like pulling out the goo and seeds. Parker and Iris got a kick out of it. Sadly the pumpkins got smashed on Halloween night so Iris decided that next year she will make her jack-o-latern scarier.

 

Ready to go Trick-o-Treating. Gabe did not like his costume and didn't make it very long.

Parker's Backflips and Back Handsprings

A day at the Museum of Science and Industry

 

 

 

Having some fun checking out some of the exhibits at the Museum!

Adventure Hikes

 

 

We went to Rock Cut State Park over Labor Day weekend for an 'Adventure Hike'...the kids liked walking through the streams and caverns of Mattieson State Park better but Gabe was able to walk on the trails by himself.

 

9-19-10: Tia got her first haircut. She was so excited! Daddy took her and got some good pictures!

Pirate's Cove and 1st Day of Kindergarten

 

 

 

 

Here are some pictures of the kids enjoying themselves at Pirate's Cove for Parker's birthday and walking to school with Daddy for the 1st day of Kindergarten.

Parker's 6th Birthday

 

 

 

 

Parker was in our room first thing in the morning and was ready to open his gifts (just like Christmas). We also enjoyed his King Cake birthday cake for breakfast....the kids were anything but quiet in church. Parker had a great day and enjoyed his trip to Pirate's Cove with his friends Katelyn and Sean.

Hodge Podge

 

Parker and Iris enjoyed an afternoon indoors away from the heat doing science experiments (or experiences as Parker liked to call them)

 

80's Birthday Party here we come, our babysitter did a double take when we answered the door. Pants, skirt, courtesy of Walmart...Miley Cyrus wear.

 

Celebrating Tia's birthday with Daddy...yum chocolate cake for breakfast!

Birthday Girl

 

 

 

Tia is having a fun birthday. She let Parker and Iris help open her gifts, she loves her new Tinkerbell nightgown complete with a wand and slippers, her favorite.
She brought her friend Claire with us when we went to Chuck E. Cheese to celebrate her birthday. We are going to the pool a little later this afternoon.

A Great Day

 

 

 

Gabe enjoyed his first birthday and everyone is enjoying his new toys. Gabe did not have one bite of his birthday cupcake but he still made a mess with it. I think Parker likes Gabe's new mower the best.

Birthday Boy

 

 

 

Weighing in at 27 lbs, a towering 31 1/2" tall...Gabe brings in his birthday with a big smile. We are looking forward to a fun day with friends over to play and sing this morning and some time at the pool this afternoon.

A Day at the Beach

 

 

 

Enjoying Lake Michigan and a day with Grammy, building sand castles and swimming in the waves!