The Sweetest Things

Tonight after we were done saying our prayers, JJ wanted to make sure that he prayed for Mimi, Papa, and Grandma Abbott.  I told him that he could pray, so he began, "Dear God.......Mimi, Papa, Grandma Abbott Amen."  I told him that he did a great job.  He immediately stopped me and said, "Dear God; Daddy, Mommy, Reese, Slyder, My House, My School, Zach, Amen!"  He was then ready to go to bed.  I guess he said all he needed to say.

He Did It

Well for the first time JJ went number 1 in the toilet. After a few times with him trying to go number 2 he only had to be told once to go number 1 and he did it. We were all so proud of him. He did it all on his own.

First Teacher Letter

Today JJ got his first teacher letter in the mail. Mrs. Bethany VandenBrand will be his teacher for 2012-2013. He was so excited.

Tough run...great memories

Extremely difficult run today with the kids. Part way through as I was struggling JJ kept shouting, "faster momma!". I said I can't and his reply was "why" TO EVERYTHING I said. At the end I told them that was a tough run. Again JJ asked why and I responded, "I think you guys gained some weight." JJ... "sorry momma.". Too cute.

Harbor Days

We're up at the cottage for a family vacation to enjoy Harbor Dats in Elk Rapids. We have done so many fun things together already. JJ has fished, both kids drove the boat, we've gone swimming a few times, ate at Boones, and went on some carnival rides. Tomorrow is diaper derby so I will update the blog tomorrow with results.

Going Fishing

JJ and Reese decided to take a little break and go fishing in the pool. They wanted to try out their new fishing poles. We later enjoyed their catch and cooked it for dinner.

Meijer Garden

Today JJ, Reese, and I met up with Mimi at the meijer gardens. We braved the tsunami and it paid off. We had a lot of fun and didn't have a lot of people there which worked out well. JJ kept wondering where the butterflies were. Every time he saw something that may have resembled a butterfly he got all excited until it didn't move. He was able to see "Mad Mom," and on our nature walk he saw many woodland animals. JJ also volunteered to be in a play that they were putting on. He first got to transport the eggs and then dressed like Fred Meijer's Lamb. It was so cute, it was his first performance and he did a great job. We wrapped up our trip by playing in the Great Lakes and the little water fountains by the entrance to the children's garden. By the time we were done the sun had come out. It turned out to be a great day.