Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Meijer Gardens



We went to Meijer Gardens with Grandpa and Grandma on Saturday and had such a great time. Sam loved the children's park so much we bought a membership for a year! Than on Tuesday we went and enjoyed a great concert.


Sunday, August 27, 2006

Sammy's Birthday Part III- Thanks!


Thanks to everyone, it was a lot of fun, even with blue cake and blue tongues! (We can't wait until Joshy's birthday in September!)

Sammy's birthday part II- dinner, presents, and cake


Monday, August 21, 2006

Sammy conversation

People often don't believe me when I say Sammy talks sooo much. Really, he never stops talking. Here is an example of what he was saying today:
Sam: Does Josh want to go in the pool?
Mommy: Yes I think so.
S: Is he gong to like it?
M: I don't know, we will see.
S: Is Joshy going in the pool?
M: Yes.
S: But is he going to like it?
M: Yes.
S: Will Joshy like the pool?
M: Sam, I just answered that questions.
S: Is Joshy going in the pool?

At this point I stop answering, but for the next 20 minutes, off and on, Sam continually asks those same two questions. EVEN WHEN JOSH IS SITTING IN THE POOL. He keeps asking and asking and asking and asking and asking....And than if I get at all irratated or a little short with him, or if I ask him to please stop asking those questions he immediatly says:
S: Are you happy?
M: Yes.
S: Is Josh going in the pool?
M: SAM!
S: Are you happy?......Does Josh like the pool....But is he going in the pool....are you happy?.....will josh like going in the pool?

Saturday, August 19, 2006

Toybox



We love our new toybox- thanks daddy and grandpa John!

Wednesday, August 09, 2006

The face!


Aunt Sarah got a great picture of Joshy's scrunchy face!

Softball



Our final game is Thursday, Aug. 10 @ 8:20!

Thursday, July 27, 2006

Josh update



Josh does a lot of the same things Sam did at this age (10 mths)- like standing- especially by the dishwasher! But he also has some "quirks" of his own. He is ALWAYS clucking his tongue. It is really cute. He also makes the best face when he scrunches his nose up and sort of laughs- but I cannot get a picture! As soon as I have the camera ready, he stops!

Sam update



Sam is having a great summer! He no longer has "accidents" (at least not since May) and he plays very well- especially with Lightening McQueen! He loves ice-cream and he made a new friend when Neal came to visit.

Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Little Dutch Boys



these photos were taken back in May by my mom and I just saw them for the first time. I think they are so funny! Josh is hilarious!

Friday, June 30, 2006

Oregon: Highlights of our trip

Playing Uno!

Airplanes rides...



Beautiful sites



Flying kites!



Shoveling sand...




Sunsets



Cheese factory!



Golfing



Loved the mini van!!!



Long car rides....

Monday, June 26, 2006

Oregon: Off to the beach!



It is so beautiful here!

Oregon: The Mod Pod


Here is the house we stayed in for the past week- right on the ocean!

Oregon: Our first four days


The first days we were here we stayed with Cindy and Gene Hiemstra in Salem. Their hospitality was overwhelming and their home and yard was gorgeous! We had a great time.

Monday, June 19, 2006

John and Brooke June 17





Another successful, but tiring, wedding day!

Silver Falls



We have really been enjoying Oregon. We had a good day at Silver Falls and saw some gorgeous waterfalls.