Welcomes and Wishes
We were blessed this weekend with a visit from the great northlands of Minnesota! Grandpa and Grandma J made the trek to bring some love and meet the newest little addition to the family. We enjoyed some good company and yummy food and a few fun treats for Alexander and Continue Reading
Alexander loooves Cousin Haley!
The week we returned from vacation we were cheered by a surprise visit from a few of our favorite Minnesota Johnsons. Grandpa and Grandma J. brought Haley for a getaway trip to Michigan! Haley stayed at our house several nights so we had lots of time for some girly shopping 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
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
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
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
Visitors from the North
Well Hello Grandpa! Grandpa and Jan made the long trek from Minnesota on Easter weekend to spend some time with their newest little grandson. Alexander was mesmorized by Grandpa’s bright yellow coat and bearded smile and snuggled right in for some quality naptime with Jan. We enjoyed some good meals, Continue Reading
More Visitors!
It’s been a busy stretch for Alexander with lots of visitors and new faces. He finally got to meet his Uncle Brian and soon-to-be Aunt Renee. Aunt Carol and cousin Alison came over (with Uncle Bill too) for dinner, and Auntie Ellen stopped by to meet the newest little Winkler. Continue Reading
Littlest Visitors Yet
On Sunday, Kelly came over with Gwen and Hunter to meet baby Alexander. We went for a walk to the park, ate some pizza, and tried out all of Alexander’s new toys. Seeing Gwen at age two, it’s hard to believe that in less than a couple of years Alex Continue Reading