Is this not the cutest picture ever!!?? I just want to S-Q-U-E-E-E-Z-E them!
We've got a Boater!
We finally had a few weekends in a row where we could spend some time out at the marina and on the boat. Ryan has really taken to it. He sleeps just fine on the boat and his pack-n-play fits nicely in the aft cabin. It's basically like a big fort he gets to play in! Mommy & Daddy's bed in the bow cabin makes a big cozy place to kick back and read a book or watch a quick movie before going to bed at night. Of course, the boat ride is "interesting" as well. It was difficult at first, but the new thing is that Ryan is getting more and more used to wearing the PFD, so he no longer views it as just a torture treatment when we put in on him! Also, I always wanted a pool on my boat and Dan finally installed one! (Note the colorful blow-up pool just big enough for a little person.)
Rain at the Beach
There was more fun to be had on the beach, but then it started pouring rain and we all scattered like rats. Some back to the pontoon, the rest of us under the cover of the pavilion. Ryan decided that he didn't want to stand around and let a little rain ruin his fun!
Higgins Lake
Mid-July brought us up to Kathie & Jack's cottage at Higgins Lake where we enjoyed nearly sinking the Sea Doo (Erika and Aunt Deb), bonfires, and getting caught in the rain at the South State beach. What a great weekend! Here's Ryan having fun at the toy park and playing in the sand with Paige.
The Zoo
Ryan's first trip to the zoo (yes, I know, "he's just now going to the zoo for the first time?"). He stared and stared at those animals! Anything he could see even the animal statues in the fountain intrigued him. I don't think I've enjoyed a trip to the zoo this much in a LONG time.
Putt-Putt
Okay, have you ever seen a golfer so serious on the putt-putt circuit? He was really into gathering up the golf balls and tossing them in for a hole in one, over and over and over again....
Connection
con·nec·tion. Function: noun. :a relation of personal intimacy (as of family ties)
I just couldn't resist posting this picture of Ryan walking with his Daddy on the Lake Michigan shoreline. Ryan simply ADORES his Daddy and I adore watching them together. (tear!) They have already formed such a strong connection to each other and it's amazing to watch. These are the moments in which I stop and realize what a wonderful family I've been blessed with.
Michilinda!
Grandpa and Grandma Vredeveld's trip up to Michilinda was a great weekend with classic Lake Michigan summer weather. Ryan enjoyed seeing all his cousins and playing at the beach.
Hangin at the ballpark
We watched Ryan's cousin Marissa play in her fastpitch softball tournament this weekend and he definitely enjoyed being outside at the park. Here he is with a little girl we met there.
The aftermath
Hey what do ya mean the ice cream is "all gone"?
Okay, I guess I'll go to the playground instead....
Focus on the cone.
This little video shows how focused Ryan was on eating the ice cream cone. That's Daddy and Uncle Pete in the background discussing cousin Marissa's softball game.
1st Ice cream cone
Okay so it was only a partial one, but the last part of Daddy's ice cream cone sure was delicious!
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