Giving Thanks
As the holiday season hits full swing, we reflect upon so very many things that we have to be thankful for. I am sure that not one who has been following our cheesy little blog can doubt what we are perhaps most thankful for this year. Alexander has been the Continue Reading
Thank You, Grandma!
From time to time, Grandma Winkler comes down from Saginaw on her day off and gets to spend some time with her little grandson and give Nana Johnson an extra day off. They’re good days for all of us, and we’re happy Alexander gets so much love and care. This Continue Reading
My Buddies ‘n Me
David and Alexander hang out with the Mommies at Starbucks Alexander’s smiles and enthusiasm are certainly a delight- his little joy is quite contagious, and he seems to brighten the day wherever he goes. Social skills on the other hand- those with tykes his own size- could use a bit Continue Reading
Time with Grandma and Grandpa
We finally found a free weekend to make the trek up to Saginaw and visit Grandma and Grandpa along with his extended church family up there. He’s been excited to get to know the Winkler side of his family quite a bit the past few weeks with visits for his Continue Reading
At the Cottage…
It was Alexander’s first overnight adventure to Uncle Jim’s cottage this weekend and he was so good, slept well, and absorbed into his little mind dozens of new sights, sounds, and smells. It was so refreshing to be up North in the fresh air and tall, tall trees. When he Continue Reading
Alexander’s New Aunt Renee
Sunshine, warm breezes, and garden fountains make the perfect setting for a delightful wedding and the newest addition to the Winkler family. It was also Alexander’s first wedding and he was all a-flutter and captivated by the sparkling lights, pink and orange ribbons, twinkling candles and all the gala. He Continue Reading
Happy Birthday Nana!
Last Friday, we celebrated Nana’s birthday with the Johnsons and a great hamburger grill and picnic outside. Alexander and Nana have become grand buddies the past couple of weeks as they get to spend some quality time together while Mama works three days a week. They play and chat together Continue Reading
Love from Minnesota
This week we were graced with a delightful visit from some Minnesota Johnsons: Dave (Serena’s brother), Karen, and Lauren, Megan, and Cody. Alexander was just thrilled to meet his family and passed out smiles and giggles liberally to all. He was thoroughly spoiled by his Aunt Karen and cousin Lauren Continue Reading
Early Mother’s Day for Grandma
We were delighted to have Grandma come and spend Wednesday/Thursday with us as an early Mother’s Day celebration. Alexander took his first restaurant visits out to eat with the family and thoroughly enjoyed being spoiled with a bit of extra love and attention that Grandmas are so very good at. Continue Reading
Love from the Schapers
Alexander has been quite excited to meet the rest of the Schaper aunts and uncles over the past couple of weekends. Aunt Nancy arrived from Chicago last Sabbath for some time to chat and make friends. This Sunday, Uncle Jim and Aunt Marlene came in from Big Rapids to visit Continue Reading