Saturday, July 31, 2010

Wild Things

Thomas and I went to the zoo this week. We met up with our friends Kris and Sam. Thomas and Sam had a great time running and playing. In fact, this was a common sight.We went on a train ride- much to the delight of the boys
I think these drinking fountains are adorable. Last year, Thomas got eaten by a hippo. This year a lion got ahold of him :)

Thomas was afraid of the giraffes last year. He liked to stand near them but was really nervous about actually feeding them. It's amazing the difference a year can make. This time he fed the giraffe some lettuce and had so much fun I had to buy some more.

Sammy gets in on the action.

Up close and personal. Two giraffe babies were born at the zoo last year. This was our first chance to see them. They are SUPER cute! They are about half the size of the adults - but, with really knobby knees.


Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Sparty On!

Alan and I spent the afternoon and evening today in East Lansing. We were there to partake in the wedding celebration for my cousin Brian and his lovely wife, Larissa. The wedding was at the Chapel at Hawk Hollow. The reception was at Eagle Eye Golf Club. It was all gorgeous. Eagle Eye will be hosting the PGA's Buick Open Tournament in 2 years. You'll be able to check it out on tv then.

Alan and I after the wedding ceremony. Brian and Larissa (like Alan and I) are both State grads and proudly wear their green and white. Brian and Larissa were surprised by their groomsmen when Sparty made a cameo at the reception. It was AWESOME!

The wedding party gets in on the fun. Brian, Jimmy, and Greg (l to r) are my cousins. They are brothers. We spent a ton of time together when we were growing up.

I think it is hilarious that Sparty showed up in a tux.

I love this picture of my Aunt Tina and Sparty. Looks like they are really having a deep discussion.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Funny Things

Thomas says a lot of really funny things. They are so funny to me because they are so innocent. I have been writing them down so that I don’t forget them. I’ll present you with 3 scenarios and the funny remarks that Thomas made.

May 2010

Alan and Thomas had been busy building a garden for me. Thomas worked for about 20 minutes nailing a 6” spike into the landscape timber.

Thomas: “I just nailed that in like a worker guy. Daddy, are you a worker guy?”

July 1, 2010

Thomas and I were going to buy produce for shish kabobs at our local fruit market. He noticed the fire chief’s truck in the parking lot when we arrived. When we got into the store I pointed the chief out to him. Thomas approached the chief.

Thomas: “My Uncle Mike is a firefighter.”
Chief: “That’s a good job for your Uncle Mike. Where is he a firefighter?”
Thomas: “At the fire station.”

July 9, 2010

Thomas was playing in the bathtub with a small bucket and spoon.

Thomas: “Here is your lunch, girl. It’s an apple pie.”
Me: “Wow, thanks. What did you put in it?”
Thomas: “Um, green pop and flavor.”
Me: “Did you put apples in it?”
Thomas: “No. I put a cherry on top. There’s gum inside.”

Friday, July 9, 2010

Child's Play

A child's work is his play. What better way to work than with friends at a cool children's museum? Thomas and I went to the Grand Rapids Children's Museum with our friends Laura, Kyle and Erin Bos yesterday. The kids had a great time, as did Laura and I. We love children's museums! Kyle and Thomas loved gathering eggs from this chicken coop.

Thomas and Erin in a bubble.


Thomas and Erin in the triangle mirror.


I just love these mirrors. This is T's angry face. He was actually (and justifiably) angry because some big kids pushed him away from the toy he had been waiting patiently for.


After a fun filled morning, we had a picnic in Laura's car. It was pouring down rain so we made due. Thomas got to ride home with the Bos family. I've heard that there was a lot of gross boy poop talk on the way home. Geesh. Where do they learn this stuff? Laura was so kind to drive Thomas home for me. After leaving the museum I headed to Kalamazoo to spend some time with a few gals pals. It was my first night EVER away from Alan and Thomas. It was divine!

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Almost Wordless Wednesday

Almost because I have to explain this concept that I've borrowed from some friends (specifically Laura- who took the picture below and Beth). Wordless Wednesday's are just that - wordless. From here on out they will be just a quick snapshot in our day.