Happy 4th Birthday Emma

We had a small party for Emma on Sunday, just family & a few friends.

We can't believe she's 4 already!!

Gracie looked so cute in her princess tiara!

We're pretty sure the boys enjoyed the princess party! Allison....we really needed you here! :)

First Week of Preschool

Emma started preschool this week. She goes 3 days a week, and loves it!

I can't believe she's almost 4!!!

We bought this backpack for Emma, and she wanted me to take

a picture of it before school. She's so cute! :)

Emma and her teacher Mrs. Modderman

Maddie and I had fun together this week too. Here she's trying to touch her tongue to her nose while we waited for Emma to finish up at preschool! There is never a dull moment when Maddie's around! :) I love being able to spend a few hours alone with her during the week.

Torch Lake

In August we traveled up north for our annual family gathering at Torch Lake. We affectionately call it "Radafest!" My Aunt & Uncle have a cute little cottage on this amazing lake. The weather was a little cooler, but it didn't slow us down a bit!

Emma had fun riding the waves on her own inflatable jet ski

Maddie didn't mess around...she went right for the real thing!

Phil and Emma enjoyed a little walk at the sandbar.

Crazy Cousins

In July the Wisconsin clan came over on the ferry

to visit for a whole week! Emma & Maddie love spending time

with all their cousins!

We spent a day at Millennium Park in Grand Rapids

Eli hammin' it up

Maddie loved the shallow water, she felt

very independent!