Friday Fun With Daddy

Look what I'm missing when I'm at work... not fair!! At least they are having fun spending quality time together. Just about every Friday they spend together doing something fun and memorable!

Erwin Orchard

This is my favorite time of year! I love the smell of burning leaves, bon fires and yummy pumpkin spice sented candles. I especially love to decorate my house with Halloween decor. My house was decorated 2 weeks ago. I think this might be Lilly's favorite time of the year too because she absolutely LOVES trick or treating. I think she's been asking to go since last year. We decided to go to Erwin Orchards this past Saturday. We figured it would be busy, but when are they not? My sister, Ryan, Lilly and I were in one car and our friends Andrea, Dave, Grant and Avery were in the other. When we got there, we jumped right into line and waited to ride on the wagon, to the apple orchard. It was my families first time. Funny... I didn't realize that my sister and Ryan had never been and me either! It was fun. We were all eating apples and picking them at the same time. After, we had cider, doughnuts and the kids played and saw the goats. It was a perfect day to be outside doing fun, Fall activities! I can't wait for more!!

Just Being Herself

Lilly always finds a way to have fun... no matter where and what she's doing. Some of these pictures are from the summer, but thought I'd share them. I just saw them for the first time since they were on Ryan's phone. I look at these and think my gosh, Lilly is getting so big!!

Labor Day Weekend

Daddy made popcorn over the campfire! It was delicious!

My dad helping Lilly make a sand castle.

Uncle Saylor building castles with Lilly. (Princess castles that is!!)

Labor Day Weekend

We went to Harrisville,Michigan for Labor Day weekend. We rented a house with my parents on Lake Huron. My sister and Saylor were also up there walking distance from our house. They stayed at his grandparents. Lilly couldn't wait to play in the water.
Collecting sea shells and rocks.

Building sand castles

relaxing in the sun.

And, floating in the rocky wave with my sister.

The first day was beautiful. Perfect for hanging out at the beach. The next day, was rainy. But we still had fun!!

Grand Haven

Out to lunch in Grand Haven
Checking out the huge boats! Right when we go there.

This barber has been there for 40 years. We liked him!!

We checked out music in the park.

Dinner at an Italian Resturant. It was delish!

This week Ryan and I went to Grand Haven. We had such a great time. It was just the 2 of us. We shopped, ate, swam, relaxed in the sun, and just had a wonderful time together! We loved getting away from the everyday work; laundry, cleaning, playing etc... we slept in and did what we wanted to do!! It was a perfect get a way!

Subdivision Party

When we moved into our house 3 years ago, Ryan was hoping we moved into a sub that was full of fun neighbors! And it was except there wasn't many sub gatherings or parties so guess who got the job of planning one. Yes.. me! There was face painting, tattooing ,a bounce house, craft table and games all planned! The sky was cloudy and a bit rainy, but we still got started with the bike parade. We wanted to make the best of it. Until, it started to down pour and get really windy. Everyone went running into our garage and our neighbors garage across the street. Within minutes 2 tents were lifted out of the ground and a table was lifted and flipped on the glass side. Shattered glass was everywhere and the storm wasn't letting up. Thankfully, no one was hurt! And, most importantly, the kids had a ball!

See the tent down across the street. Yep, that's where the food was!

This tent is down in my driveway with a table and glass ontop of it!





Lilly in the bike parade!

More parade Pictures

It ended up being a good time and people were so great. But, my first time throwing a sub party and the weather really made things complicated! I guess I can try again next year! Oh, by the way, today's weather is beautiful! :)

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Dance Dynamics

Lilly has been dancing at Dance Dynamics for most of the summer. She dances with her friends Kaelyn and Payton and her cousin Lanie! Here are a few pictures of Lilly listening to the story. And of course a few snap shots of her before we went to dance one day.

Cutting with Scissors

Lilly loves to cut, so I thought hmm.. what do they need to be able to do when they go to Kindergarten. So, we started with cutting on a straight line. She did great! Next up, a zig zag line!

"Im Swimming Like A Dolphin!"

Guess who's dancing...?


Fisherman, Preston

It was so hot that day, we were all in the water!

Papa and Preston

Uncle Saylor and Lilly

Yesterday, we went out on the boat with my family! Lilly and Preston were both so excited to get into the water and swim! They have both grown so much as swimmer this summer. But, yesterday was a big day for Lilly. She went under water, swam without holding onto anyone and jumped into the water, which meant she would get splashed in the face (in a life jacket)! We were so proud of our little swimmer. She kicked her little feet for about 2 hours. She has learned that being in the water is way more fun then on the boat!! Saylor and my sister were a huge help, they played with her and got her so comfortable that she didn't want any help!! Way to go, Lilly!!

By the way, "I'm swimming like a Dolphin" was a quote by Lilly yesterday!

Ryan's Birthday Celebration

Ryan's Birthday Celebration

I thought I had candles at home, but I didn't! OopsHappy Birthday, Daddy! So sweet.

Mmm.. the best part when making a cake!

Helping mommy make daddy's cake.

Ryan turned 37 this past week on Monday. So, on Friday we were having his mom and sister, Mark and Jordan over and my family was coming too. It's always a great excuse to have a little gathering! Plus, Lilly loves when they all come over to play. So, yesterday, Lilly and I made a cake for Ryan. Our family tradidtion, Jello Cake with Vanilla pudding and cool whip frosting. SO DELICIOUS! Everyday leading up to Friday, Lilly asked if they party was today? She was looking forward to playing with her cousins and singing happy birthday. I think Ryan had a good birthday! Happy Birthday, Ryan. We love you~