Friday, August 9, 2013

August 9, 2013

We enjoyed the annual classic car cruise right through Nana and Papa's neighborhood.

August 8, 2013


Papa K made Alivia a very special big girl bed.  It even passed the jump test!

August 7, 2013

 I see you!!




August 5, 2013

What started with Mommy making the bed turned into a 6 pillow "clubhouse" complete with its own library of books, Teddy, a magic wand, and the all important magnifying glass.

August 4, 2013

We spent the day at a family reunion and Alivia made quick friends with her second cousin, Aiden.  For being a pre-teen, he was a great sport and let Alivia chase him for hours!

August 3, 2013

Everybody into  the pool!
 
All that swimming made us hungry for pizza at Uncle Ben and Aunt Julie's.

August 2, 2013

Alivia spent the morning running errands with Nana and Papa which of course included ice cream!
 
We then enjoyed a fun bon fire with our neighbors.

August 1, 2013


This backyard is one of my favorie places on Earth. I'm so glad Alivia gets to explore its beauty!

Thursday, August 8, 2013

July 30, 2013

Mommy enjoyed a few days with life-long friends in Traverse City. Love these girls!

July 29, 2013

Mommy went on an adventure to Traverse City and Alivia spent a few days at Grandma and Papa's house.  An adventure there is not complete without.....


 ....eating vegetables straight from the garden.
 

...a little cat chasing.



...running free through the corn field and Grandma's flowers.
 

 
 
 ...a little hard manual labor, complete with power tools.
 
...being encouraged to play with sticks.
 
Photo: My niece Alivia petting Peanut at the 4-H fair.  Thank you Monica and Parker for letting Alivia have an up close and personal visit with the bunny!
...a trip to the county fair with Aunt Lexa.

...and reading lots of books with Grandma!

July 28, 2013

 
Behind this pantry door is a little girl in her "clubhouse"...our newest favorite place to hide, read, pretend, and beg her parents to visit.