Cottage Daze
When David took off on his Ecuador venture this year (more on that to come…) Mama decided that she wasn’t going to be left home alone for a week and deserved some time off as well. She took off from work, and on Wednesday Alexander, Mama and Nana ventured up Continue Reading
Beach Date with a Buddy
This week Alexander took his first trek down to Berrien to visit the newest buddy in town. We left in time for Alexander to take his morning nap most of the way down, and arrived to see our beautiful friend Holly just in time for lunch. It was so very Continue Reading
A Very Special Gift
A box appeared on our doorstep the other day, and what a delightful surprise awaited us! Following a long-time family tradition, Aunt Nancy had sent to us a beautiful scrapbook filled with pictures and stickers of all of Alexander’s favorite things. He immediately took to flipping through the pages, pointing Continue Reading
Alexander Goes to the Farm
Oh My! What a day of fun! This weekend when Grandma and Grandpa came down for a bit ‘o visit, we were all in for a treat. We had thought about heading to the petting farm on Sabbath, but weather, (and baby) wasn’t quite so cooperative. And so it worked Continue Reading
Congratulations Karen and Jake!
This weekend we headed up to Big Rapids for Karen and Jake’s wedding gala event. It was nice to arrive early and have time to catch the bride getting ready amidst all the whirlwind (meanwhile Alexander and Papa played outside in the big play yard.) It was a lovely wedding, 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
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
This is the house that Nana Built…
David may be an amazing basement finisher, but this little house that Nana built out of the car-seat box (yup- he’s in a big boy car seat now, bye bye baby carrier!), has won grins and laughs unlike any pricey toy we’ve seen so far. He loves to go inside Continue Reading
So This is Christmas…
“So,” said Alexander, sitting amidst strewn paper and bows, and in the shadows of towering presents, “this is Christmas!” We celebrated our Christmas “gala” day on Monday, the 24th. Brian and Renee had been staying with us since Saturday Night, and Sunday evening after baby was in bed, we transfered Continue Reading
Christmas Wishes from Grandma & Grandpa J.
2007’s Grand Christmas Gala began with a friendly visit from Minnesota. Grandma and Grandpa J. forged through snow and Chicago traffic to spend several days with us and celebrate the pre-holidays. We enjoyed some good chats, a couple nice Nana-cooked meals (including some wonderful chili) and of course time for Continue Reading