Friday, July 8, 2011

{The Weekend}

Over the 4th of July weekend we had some very special visitors. Phil's Aunt and Uncle (the ones we went to visit last summer in New Jersey) came over to spend the holiday weekend with us!! Phil's sister Carrie and family also made the trip...which meant LOTS of cousin time!!! Yea!!! :)
We started our time together off right, with an early breakfast at the best place on earth....Rykse's!!! Our guests enjoyed cinnamon rolls the size of their face...YUM!!!
Then we spent the afternoon doing a tool project at Home Depot, and swimming in Wes & Em's pool.
Uncle Chuck and Mads with the coaster set they made together!
Later that evening we had to fit in our annual cousin photo shoot.


After the sun went down (finally!!!) we hosted a backyard movie night. We watched Night at the Museum, and enjoyed popcorn & movie candy!!
Sunday we hit the beach @ St. Joe. It was packed!!! Probably the busiest I've ever seen a beach!! Phil had to park almost 2 miles away...I didn't have the heart to send him back for the camera I forgot to grab! :( So no pics...but we had a great day.

Monday we met up for the Schoolcraft parade. We were able to introduce C & E to many of our friends and family members.





We're not sure who enjoyed Uncle Chucks sparklers more, the adults or the kiddos??
After the city fireworks, we were entertained with Uncle C's (very illegal in the state of MI) fireworks. :) They were awesome!!!! Thanks for bringing them along Chuck!!!


We stayed (and kept our kids up) way to late playing with the camera and sparklers!!! But we have amazing pictures to show for it!! :)

Tuesday we took C & E to Shipshewana. Again, I didn't take my camera along. But everyone enjoyed rise & roll doughnuts, the flea market, Yoders cheese/meats, E&S, amish pretzels...just to name a few!! :) Can you tell we were busy???
Thanks again C & E for making the long trip to MI. We loved having you here, and showing you all the fun things we like to do!!! Can't wait to see you again.

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

{The Deal}

Emma and Phil made a deal at the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year. He told her if she received 100% on ALL her spelling tests she could choose to do anything she wanted together as a family!!! Maddie was her #1 fan/supporter/coach through out the year....obviously! :)
She studied hard each week. And she DID IT!!!!
We celebrated a few weeks ago at Chuck E Cheese (of ALL places????).
Not only did we have a great time together, but Mads also lost her wobbly front tooth!!! :)

*Yes...that is where we found the tooth!!! :)
We thought she swallowed it until we found it hiding on her pizza!!!

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Kindergarten Graduation

Sorry these are a little out of order...But here are a few pics from Maddie's big day.

Can you tell she still doesn't feel good.
We went home after this and she took a 3 1/2 hour nap!!!!
Mads and Mrs. Rus


Sunday, June 12, 2011

Another Soccer Season...DONE!!!

Maddie and Coach Jim (and his daughter Megan)
Maddie-cakes taking it down the field...for a goal!!!!

Emma-Lu had a great season...and a cool trophy to prove it!!!
Lovin' the dirt...


Thursday, April 28, 2011

{Pathetic}


Madison was sick a few weeks ago. Actually it was the night before her Kindergarten Graduation Program (YIKES!!!) Luckily she had me and (more importantly) Max the cat to nurse her back to health! :)

There is some serious mutual love here!!! :)

She did make it to her Graduation....after a much needed bath!!!

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

{Easter-2011}

We had a wonderful Easter weekend...I hope you did too! :)
We enjoyed a wonderful Easter service at our church.
Matt Giraud sang and played....BONUS!! :)

We had lunch at Carrabbas with my family...Yum!! :)
Then enjoyed the afternoon together!









Friday, April 22, 2011

{Never Grow Up...Part 1}

A few pictures of Emma's first years...We didn't have a digital camera until Madison was born...but I was able to get a few put on the computer :)