Last 1st Movie Experiance

It's always fun for me to take my kids to their first experience of something.

This summer I took all three kids to "Planes: Fire & Rescue". It was G's first time at the theater. I thought for sure he would have no problem with this adventure however...I was wrong.

We bought tickets, got popcorn and drinks and were just about to head into the theater when he just lost it. Bawling! He kept saying, 'I scared mama, I scared'. Holy break my heart! Luckly I brought reinforcements with me...my mom. She took the older two in and got settled while I calmed Little Man down. Standing outside the theater he could only see random lights in a dark room and very loud noises comeing from inside. I can see why this might be scary when you have no idea what to expect. 

I explained to him we were going to see 'Dusty Crophopper' so we waited until we heard his voice coming from inside. As soon as we did we slowly walked in to where he could see the screen then he was super excited to sit down and watch the show on such a 'giant TV'. 

He did great the entire movie. 

*Pictures aren't the best. :(

 

Summer, Summer, Summer

With summer comes a whole lot of fun adventures.

We love spending time outside so summer activities for us are almost all outside enjoying the beautiful weather we have for this short season in Michigan.

Here are some pictures of our summertime adventures. 

Living at Amma & Papa's house brought all new adventures this summer. We loved watching the boats. Especially the cruise ship that came in every 10 days or so.

Jeepin' was super fun this summer because Papa made it so we could take all three kids in the back.

The kids get creative and made an outdoor kitchen.

We went with some friends to Miranda's Park Party at Kollen park. Kids had fun but there were far too many people and it was way too hot for my liking.

A little ice cream cooled them down a bit.

P met Daddy's favorite meteorologist. Daddy was jealous!

I picked up a slip-n-slide for $8 one day. P and C had a good time but G was unsure.

The kiddie pool was mainly used for boats this year but occasionally they would venture in.

Vacation Bible School was another activity the kids did...twice. Once at our own church the other at Ava's church

P & the other P.

We also checked out the new splash pad across town.

C & P loved it!

This is what G did. He was not a fan.

Finally he got his feet wet but still didn't love it.

 

Beach Adventures

The first Friday we owned our boat the weather was too perfect not to take an evening trip to the beach and meet up with Mimi & Grandpa as well as a few friends. It took the 'sting' out of the purchase for Bryan. It doesn't get more perfect than this.

C's New Smile

Back In July, while at a friend's house, we had a tragic tooth lose. 

C's tooth met G's head.

G's head - 1, C's tooth - 0

After hearing the commotion from the kitchen I went to investigate. Because C tends to react the same way (hysterically) to every injury, big or small. I was not alarmed but when I opened his mouth to assess the injury I discovered the tooth was missing! Clearly more tragic then I thought. The tooth was found about 4 feet away from the scene of the crime under a table...yup, they hit hard. Luckily the tooth broke clean and the root came with it. 

After some ice and a call to Aunt Becky (who works in the dental industry) we determined no trip to Prime Care or anything was necessary just a phone call to the dentist the next morning (to be 100% sure the entire root came out clean).

Dr. B verified the tooth came out clean and was sure the tooth had sustained an 'injury' before hand causing the root to start to die. G had no sign of injury on his head so he thinks they may not have hit as hard as originally thought. 

Anyway, C got a new smile and it's super cute. Good thing too because he is going to have it for a few years. 

Tragic Tooth lose warrants a stay in Mom & Dad's bed.

So stinkin' Cute!

Of course the Tooth Fairy came! There is serious inflation when your brother's head causes the tooth to fall out.

Fun at the Fair

I was excited for the fair this year because I knew the boys would love the off road derby and the tractor pulls. Well guess what? I was right. P of course loved the rides and was excited about the night of Daddy's work picnic when she could play a game. Oh, and they all love the animals of course. 

July 4th

When it comes to holidays I love having traditions and want to have them mainly for my kids because there is nothing better than looking forward to a holiday because you know exactly what the day is going to look like. Well, I think it's safe to say we have a 4th of July tradition...well, traditions I guess.

The kids and I always start the day at the Graafschap Fire Department pancake breakfast. It's the kids and I because Bry does not like pancakes. I know, I know, the horror of that! ;-)

We then meet up with daddy at Graafschap Church for the 'car show'. Which is so much more than a car show really. The Critter barn is always there, there are a few games & crafts for the kids, barrel rides, carriage rides, a playground...like I said, so much more. 

After that we hit the beach...if it's nice of course which it has been for the past few years...knock on wood. This year was fun because we were able to take our own boat out and did not have to rely on the waves being zero to none (so we could take the dingy) or have to be on someone else's schedule. It was really really great.

 

Then, if that wasn't a long enough day, we cook out at the marina and enjoy some fireworks when it finally gets dark. What is the 4th of July without fireworks! G was able to join us this year for the first time. He thought they were cool.

This year we added 'sleeping on the boat' to the adventures. The kids loved it, mommy & daddy will have to figure out a more comfortable way to sleep on the thing that is for sure.