4th of July 2011

The 4th of July was typical - BBQ and sparklers! Even Jacob got into it this year! Happy 235th Birthday America - we LOVE you!!!

TOBY!!!

On June 30, 2011 I had the opportunity to meet Toby Keith in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Our meeting was quick - about 30 seconds, but it was the best 30 seconds of my life! HA!! I love Toby's music - down to earth; slightly red-neck and full of attitude! When Jacob starts his autism meltdowns, it is Toby's playlist on my iPod that keeps me sane. Thanks Toby! Can't wait to see you in September at DTE!

Austin Baptized

On June 18, 2011, Austin was baptized. I still have to get the photos from the actual day from Aunt Debbie (appointed photographer). This picture was taken with my new camera - a Nikon D7000. I am still learning to use it!!

Austin's Birthday - Turning 8 Years Old

2nd Grade Field Day: June 3, 2011

Spring Concert: June 2, 2011

Where Did May Go?

I was just sitting here and wondering where the month of May went?!?! It seems like yesterday that we arrived home from Hawaii. In May we celebrated Emily's 11th birthday; Debbie's 20th Anniversary of her 30th Birthday; Scott's 47th Birthday; Mothers Day; Dance Recitals; and Memorial Day!! Time does go fast when you get OLD!

Here are a few random pictures to help fill in the happenings from the last month.




Enjoying a Detroit Tigers Game at Comerica Park in Detroit. Yes, the Tigers lost to the Boston Red Socks! And thanks to Delta Airlines for allowing us to view the game in their suite and Austin thanks you for all the awesome food too!!



Memorial Day Weekend at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan


Emily's Ballet Recital on May 20, 2011


2nd Grade Field Trip to the Detroit Zoo - May 10, 2011


Austin advances to a "Bear" in Cub Scouts.


Emily turns 11 years old on May 4th.

Hawaii

Quiet On The Home Front!

It has been pretty quiet here. Ok, NOT quiet (not with Jacob and his meltdowns), but we haven't been doing much lately. The kids went to see the Cars from the new Cars 2 movie coming out in June and Emily has been crocheting like crazy. Here are a few random pictures!

Pinewood Derby - March 11, 2011

This is Austin's first Pinewood Derby. He loved seeing his friends and eating pizza before the big race. :) The name of Austin's car was "The Four Wheeled Clover". How appropriate for St. Patricks Day today!!

Snowman Jacob - February 2011

Sorry folks that the blog is a tad out of order. I just found these photos of Jacob out helping Scott with the snow and I had to share!

Austin Loses Another Tooth - March 2011

Team Day at School - March 8, 2011

Emily's Music Festival - March 3, 2011

On March 3rd, Emily's School attended a music festival at Trinity Lutheran in Utica. Our school has many talented kids and they did a fantastic job!

Jacob's 12th Birthday