All Good Things Must Come to an End....

I can't think of a better way to spend the last day of summer vacation than a trip to the zoo with friends. We have gone to Binder Park Zoo a lot this summer and it is always a good time. Thomas loves to sit on this giant ant at the entrance of the park. We have a picture of him on it from everytime we have visited. Here he is with Romy and Sasha.

Oh No! A hippo is going to eat my boy :) I have wanted a picture of Thomas

with this drinking fountain all summer. Today, he cooperated.

A little goat lovin'. Thomas really liked the Pygmy Goats in the Children's Zoo.

Our group of kiddos (minus a couple). It was a really great day. We had 5 moms, a grandma, and 9 kids for this outing. Lots of fun!

Sias of a Summer

We got to spend the weekend with the Sias' again. We are lucky to spend so much time together, especially since we live almost 3 hours apart. Suzie and I had hoped to take the kids to the zoo, but the weather has been horrible (rainy AND cold). Instead, we checked out the Fennville Children's Museum.

Thomas and Billy holding hands. Too sweet!

Thomas LOVED this fire truck and spend 95% of his time here. He ventured out briefly to climb and go down the slide, but promptly returned.

TJ playing pegs. Billy was on a mission at one point and put ALL the pegs into the pegboard.

Thomas insisted that I wear this hat while he "drove" his truck. So, I insisted that he wear one, too. He humored me for this picture. I love it!

Day Out With Thomas

We took Thomas to the Annual "Day Out With Thomas" at Huckleberry Railroad and Crossroads Village. It was a lot of fun and we took lots of great pictures.

Getting his ticket punched before the ride.

All in all, we enjoyed the train ride. But, little boys that stay up too late the night before their first train ride tend to sleep through their first train ride. Thomas caught some zzzz's and upon awakening after the ride was finished insisted that we ride the train again. Doesn't quite work that way.

Thomas and Sir Topham Hat

Bob the Builder was on site to assist with the "building" of a new shed for Thomas. The show was rather entertaining. So much so that we bought the CD. It is a welcome change from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Barney.

Enjoying one of the many train tables.

Beach Fun!

We were super lucky to be able to spend the day with the Sias'. Alan and John golfed while Suzie and I took the boys to the beach. Billy and TJ had fun playing in the sand. Thomas had a great time in the water.

Billy playing in the sand with his cars.

Thomas enjoyed some "moon" ice cream.

Suzie (and Charlie) and Thomas playing in the waves.

TJ's dinos got into a little fight at the beach :)

Caught in the Act

Now that he can quickly get his pants down,

I have to be extra vigilant. I walked out the front door to

find him "watering" the flowers.

New Pool!

Sadly, our old pool sprung a leak. We went and bought a bigger, deeper pool last night. Daddy surprised Thomas and had it all ready after naptime.

The biggest reason we needed a new pool...Momma doesn't like to be hot. I consider it torture to sit in the heat and watch a child splash in a pool. So, now there is room for me to join in the fun. Sadly, I think this is the biggest pool Alan will agree to for us :(

Another Busy Weekend

We had a nice long weekend with friends and family. Spent some time with our good friend, and Thomas' Godfather, Hasky at his parents lake house. We were finally able to meet his girlfriend, Holly, and really like her. Very nice girl. Thomas was enamored with her. Thomas enjoyed his first ever boat ride.

Saturday was the 25th annual Asiala Open golf scramble. Alan's parents have been hosting this event for all 25 years. It is a lot of work but a ton of fun.

Taking Thomas for one of many rides around Grandma and Grandpa's yard.

Hanging on the golf cart. Thomas LOVES going for rides and pretending to drive.