S'mores

CJ had his first s'more when were were up north.  So fun to have new experiences and for him to be able to share them with Nana/Papa K, Aunt Sara and Uncle Reese!

 This might even be one of CJ's first bonfires too.  Fun times!  He was great about not getting too close to the fire. 

 

 Notice the look on his face as he tries a new food - what are they trying to feed me?!?

 Whew - I like it!

 Hanging with Nana and Papa enjoying s'mores!

Family time enjoying the fire. 

 Helping Papa to make sure the fire was all out!

The Dunes

We were able to make it to the beach one afternoon and we all had a great time playing in Lake Michigan.  Brady took quite a bit to come around to having fun, but CJ thought it was great from the start.  What fun playing in the sand and water!

Bridge Overlook

We went down to the bridge overlook to see the bridge and play at the edge of Lake Michigan.  The boys had tons of fun throwing rocks in the water and CJ loved climbing on the rocks. 

Probably one of our more accurate family pictures.  The boys both playing and Tyler and I posing for the picture!

4th of July Parade

I remember going to the parade in Newberry as a kid and now it is fun to pass the tradition on to our boys.  We had a fun time watching the parade.  CJ and Sam really got into getting candy this year!

CJ getting as much candy as he could.   I have never seen such an assortment of flavored tootsie roll's in my life!

Waiting for the parade to begin...

Fun with the balloons for Sam and CJ with Elizabeth!  Thanks Aunt Lynne for the special balloons for the boys!

Grandpa and Terri enjoying the parade  in front of the store - what a great picture!

Uncle Nick and the boys!

The Cottage

This view is from my Grandpa's cottage and just looking at it reminds me of the fun times we have when we are all there.  We were so fortunate to have just been there and to be together with all of our family over the 4th of July. What a good trip it was!

Mackinac Bridge & The Boys

I LOVE this picture of the boys with the bridge in the background.  My sweet boys and a symbol that will always remind me of home.  Love it!

Shaving

CJ got a shaving kit for his birthday and loves to shave along with Dad!

The Stance

Brady quite often stands like this and I always forget to get out the camera.  But I finally remembered and caught this shot of our little man!