A Big Boy Sleepover…
Serena and I attended a Marriage Connections Weekend Seminar this weekend. It was a great retreat hosted by Buddy and Carmen Griffith in Novi and sponsored by the South Lyon New Beginnings Church. Nana watched Alexander most of the weekend including Saturday Night which gave us some time together to Continue Reading
When Grandpa Comes to Visit
Alexander loves the days when Grandma comes down to visit and play. And when Grandpa comes too, now that is a real treat! The other week Alexander and Grandpa had some very special time together doing all of the favorite things that Alexander loves to do most. From sharing bananas Continue Reading
splashback…
…Exactly one year ago.
“First” Easter
We’re not really Easter people around here, but this year, we thought a good game of seek and find would be a fun little project for Alexander. He was pretty cute trekking round and lighting up at the pretty colored eggs around the basement play room. One in the house… Continue Reading
One Year Old
And so it is… we are the ecstically proud parents of a one-year-old. As soon as the words tumbled off our lips it sounded strange to us and sent our heads in a spin. How quickly time flies and how much it reveals to you in twelve short months. Sometimes Continue Reading
Going Bananas for My Very First Birthday
“Alexander, how old are you?” asks Papa.“onne!” says Alexander holding up one finger- or maybe sometimes “donnne!” or “nonne”No Alexander, you can’t say ‘none’ anymore- and believe us, you’re only getting started. Last Sunday we celebrated a most very special birthday in grand festive style. The theme could only appropriately Continue Reading
Minneapolis Memories
We had a great little visit with the Johnson families up in Minnesota. Though a bit short, it was a blessing to have some expenses covered with David’s work already keeping him there, and it was a perfect chance for Alex to see everyone again, and meet some Johnsons for Continue Reading
First Flight to Minneapolis- A Praise for Peace
Last week Alexander and Mama embarked upon a very special excursion to Minneapolis to visit Grandpa and Grandma J, and the Johnson family. David had left for the twin cities on Monday for training for work and Baby and I would be coming out to meet him on Tuesday night Continue Reading
The Business of Play
This afternoon Mama followed Alexander around with a camera to capture a few little playful delights. We love our days together.