Starting a blog!

Well, I have decided to start a blog.  I am not sure how many people will actually read this, but I thought it would be a good way to keep my memories of the things the boys and I do.  I also think it will be nice to keep family informed on what is going on in our lives (as most of you know it isn't boring).  So here goes. 

This summer we were able to go on a few vacations.  In June my Dad got a new job in Florida, so we went down there a few times to visit already this year.  The kids had a blast swimming in the pool and exploring Florida.  I think one of their favorite thing in Florida was that every Tuesday and Thursday McDonalds had $1.99 happy meals.  The bonus on these happy meals was they were actually handing out good toys again.  They ended up getting batman, robin, some fantastic four guys, and so on and so on. 

Parker age 3

Chace age 1.5 yrs



Eli age 4

One time we decided to fly down to Florida to surprise my Dad for a visit.  We all hid out in the pool and waited for him to go swimming.  I think it was one of the few times I have ever seen my Dad get tears in his eyes.  We have made a lot of good memories in Florida and plan on making more since Dad will be down there for awhile.  Here are some more pictures of what we did in Florida....

This is the first time we flew down to Florida.  Our pilots were so nice and let the boys go up and see all the "pieces" of the plane.  They thought this was pretty cool.  Just so you know the dates on the pictures aren't right, forgot to set it.

Eli jumping in with Mammie waiting



Nate

So another one of our family vacations was one that Nate and his family has gone to since he was 5 years old.  The first time I went was back in 2003 and I have been going every since.  Arcadia, Michigan is one of the most peaceful places I have ever been too.  It is a Lurtheran church camp that makes you feel for a week there are no worries in the world.  We go with about  firve other families that go to the same church as we do.  The kids really enjoyed camp this year.  They got to do alot of fun activites including swimming in Lake Michigan, playing in a gigantic sand box, tye-dying, finger painting and the list goes on.  We are already looking forward to our trip next July. 

Here is a picture of the boys making a sand castle

The finished product (Daddy helped a little)

Eli on top of the jungle gym

Parker with his mask he made.

Chace with Grandpa during the boys performance.

The boys during their morning program performance.  You have to really look to see them.  They were a little shy.

Well this is it, the beginning of my blog.  Hopefully some of you will get some enjoyment out of this and at least when the boys grow up they will have all these memories.  Hope everyone has a great night.  Time for bed.