My precious girl,
I am overcome by my love for you yet somehow it seems to grow everyday. I hope you have the happiest of 3rd birthdays ;-).
Love love love,
Mommy :)
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Spring Mill Pond
The girls' first time at this beach, and Evelyn's first time playing in the sand. She didn't like it at first, but I persevered and she ended up having a great time in the end. I'm pretty sure she ate some sand but hey, whadya gonna do?? ;-)
Monday, June 21, 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Father's Day
We enjoyed a nice Father's Day together. First thing in the morning Adeline and Evelyn gave Alan their gift for him. It is a book entitled "I Love My Daddy". It is very sweet. I highly recommend it :).
After church we had lunch at Outback. Evelyn had her first taste of Bloomin' Onion :).
For dessert Alan had a chocolate milkshake made especially for him. It's not on the menu :). Like Father, like Daughter.
After church we had lunch at Outback. Evelyn had her first taste of Bloomin' Onion :).
For dessert Alan had a chocolate milkshake made especially for him. It's not on the menu :). Like Father, like Daughter.
Happy Father's Day, Daddy!
Friday, June 11, 2010
Three-Year-Old Physical & Stuff
Today Adeline had her 3-year physical. The doctor said she is growing right down the middle of the chart and is perfect in every way! She weighs 31.2 lbs (58%), is 37.5" tall (65%), and her head is 19.5" (72%).
She had one shot today, which I expected she might need one or more. I thought she might be behind since it took us some time to get her records transferred from the old doctor's office in Massachusetts, but it turns out she was all up to date, but needed an update of a vaccine series she's already received (all kids her age are getting it). She had no idea what was coming. Prior to this morning I don't think she had any comprehension of what a shot was. She was pretty distraught, but a bracelet, sticker and little orange dinosaur from the doctor's office helped, as did Elmo the "boo boo buddy" which I brought with us just in case, and of course Doug was close by. She's had a sore leg all day :(, but with a little Motrin has done quite well.
When I told her she had to get nakey in the office today so the doctor could see how beautiful she was she really didn't like the idea. So the nurse gave her a little gown (hearkening back to our days in New England, I called it a "Johnny" :).
After the appointment we all hopped in the car and headed over to Lansing to meet some family. Amma drove over with her cousin Matt (from IL) to see Matt's mom Helen ("Aunt Helen" from northern MI) who was on her way south to TN with her first cousin from England Tom (92 years old! No glasses. No hearing aid. In tip-top shape. Amazing!). It was a very fun, somewhat last minute jaunt and we had a nice time together.
She had one shot today, which I expected she might need one or more. I thought she might be behind since it took us some time to get her records transferred from the old doctor's office in Massachusetts, but it turns out she was all up to date, but needed an update of a vaccine series she's already received (all kids her age are getting it). She had no idea what was coming. Prior to this morning I don't think she had any comprehension of what a shot was. She was pretty distraught, but a bracelet, sticker and little orange dinosaur from the doctor's office helped, as did Elmo the "boo boo buddy" which I brought with us just in case, and of course Doug was close by. She's had a sore leg all day :(, but with a little Motrin has done quite well.
When I told her she had to get nakey in the office today so the doctor could see how beautiful she was she really didn't like the idea. So the nurse gave her a little gown (hearkening back to our days in New England, I called it a "Johnny" :).
After the appointment we all hopped in the car and headed over to Lansing to meet some family. Amma drove over with her cousin Matt (from IL) to see Matt's mom Helen ("Aunt Helen" from northern MI) who was on her way south to TN with her first cousin from England Tom (92 years old! No glasses. No hearing aid. In tip-top shape. Amazing!). It was a very fun, somewhat last minute jaunt and we had a nice time together.
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We maintain a fairly busy schedule these days and are preparing for some very busy weeks ahead. Alan is taking the youth group to Kentucky to build houses the week of the 4th of July, so he has weekly meetings for that in addition to his regular stuff.
Graduations and parties abound this time of year, so every weekend we've got some sort of event to go to.
We're going to Pennsylvania at the end of the month to see Alan's sister get married. Adeline and Evelyn will be flower girls and I'm spending a lot of time talking to Adeline about her duties and how much fun it will be. She loves to talk about it! "We're gonna drive and drive and drive and drive and drive and drive to Philadelphia! I'm gonna wear a fancy fancy dress and flowers in my hair and walk down the aisle. Aunt Laura goes first, then Adeline holding Evelyn's hand, then Aunt Beckie because she's getting MARRIED!!" Sometimes the order varies, but she will quite excitedly tell you all of that if you ask :). She's very excited to see Grandma, too.
Just a few days after we return from Philly, Alan goes on his trip, then there's VBS at the church, and in the middle of that we leave for CA for a second wedding for Alan's sister. We may be able to breathe for a week or two at the beginning of August before everything starts up again for the fall! We've made a paper chain to count down the days to the CA trip because every morning Adeline wakes up saying, "I go on an airplane today!" The paper chain gives her a little more perspective on the length of time before that happens - insofar as her young almost-three-year-old mind can comprehend such things :).
Oh! And how could I forget to mention Adeline and Alan's birthdays coming up here at the end of June!? :) Adeline is, of course, turning 3, and Alan is hitting the big one - 30!!
I have taken on a new volunteer position at the church coordinating a weekly church-wide meal for Wednesday night activities (starts up again in the fall) in addition to being involved on the Worship Committee, doing nursery duty once every 5 or so weeks and occasionally participating in leading worship on Sunday morning. It's taken some time due to the tumultuous beginning to our time in Michigan (I, of course, am referring to my pregnancy followed by having newborn around), but we are now quite officially entrenched in the life of everyday ministry. It should be some time now before another big change happens in our lives, and I'm more than okay with that! ;-)
Well, I hope you've enjoyed the update on the goings-on around here. Give us a shout every once and a while to know you're still around, too ;-).
Love,
Meredith
Graduations and parties abound this time of year, so every weekend we've got some sort of event to go to.
We're going to Pennsylvania at the end of the month to see Alan's sister get married. Adeline and Evelyn will be flower girls and I'm spending a lot of time talking to Adeline about her duties and how much fun it will be. She loves to talk about it! "We're gonna drive and drive and drive and drive and drive and drive to Philadelphia! I'm gonna wear a fancy fancy dress and flowers in my hair and walk down the aisle. Aunt Laura goes first, then Adeline holding Evelyn's hand, then Aunt Beckie because she's getting MARRIED!!" Sometimes the order varies, but she will quite excitedly tell you all of that if you ask :). She's very excited to see Grandma, too.
Just a few days after we return from Philly, Alan goes on his trip, then there's VBS at the church, and in the middle of that we leave for CA for a second wedding for Alan's sister. We may be able to breathe for a week or two at the beginning of August before everything starts up again for the fall! We've made a paper chain to count down the days to the CA trip because every morning Adeline wakes up saying, "I go on an airplane today!" The paper chain gives her a little more perspective on the length of time before that happens - insofar as her young almost-three-year-old mind can comprehend such things :).
Oh! And how could I forget to mention Adeline and Alan's birthdays coming up here at the end of June!? :) Adeline is, of course, turning 3, and Alan is hitting the big one - 30!!
I have taken on a new volunteer position at the church coordinating a weekly church-wide meal for Wednesday night activities (starts up again in the fall) in addition to being involved on the Worship Committee, doing nursery duty once every 5 or so weeks and occasionally participating in leading worship on Sunday morning. It's taken some time due to the tumultuous beginning to our time in Michigan (I, of course, am referring to my pregnancy followed by having newborn around), but we are now quite officially entrenched in the life of everyday ministry. It should be some time now before another big change happens in our lives, and I'm more than okay with that! ;-)
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Well, I hope you've enjoyed the update on the goings-on around here. Give us a shout every once and a while to know you're still around, too ;-).
Love,
Meredith
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Kite Festival
Today Lyon Township had their Second Annual Kite Festival, totally free! So we went for a few hours and had lots of fun.
Adeline decorated her very own kite
Free Face Painting (Adeline's first!)
LOTS of kites in all shapes and sizes
Adeline jumped in a bounce house for the first time, too
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Recent Events
We've had a fun couple of weeks here at the end of May!
I got these shots of the girls playing together with the blocks on May 19th. They were having so much fun. Adeline would build a tower (her tallest was 12 whole blocks!) then Evelyn would come knock it down and they'd laugh hysterically. It was too cute :).
On May 23rd we went bowling with some friends to celebrate Hannah's daddy's graduation from grad school. This was Adeline's first time bowling (and my first time bowling in a looooooong time!). We had a blast. Adeline really liked cheering for her ball.
We took an ever-so brief trip over to Holland Thursday-Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. We went downtown to look at all the changes and new stores; Adeline and I went out to lunch with Amma; Adeline, Alan & Amma went out on the pond with the kayaks; and Amma painted Adeline's fingers and toes for the first time! It was very cute, and Adeline was (still is!) super excited about her pink polish.
We also did a belated birthday celebration for Evelyn since Amma was in Tibet on the actual day. Amma and Papa gave her a real xylophone! She loves it!! (Yes, in this picture she is playing the instrument with an IKEA plastic knife, because the mallets were too dangerous ;-).
Finally today, May 30th, we decided to walk to and from church. It was a beautiful morning! Alan had a meeting at church so I took the girls to McD's. We met Alan back at church and walked home together. Then we went to Island Lake State Park to enjoy a day at the beach with the McAlister family. We swam at Kent Lake, ran around, played games, ate brats (that's "brahts" ;-), and had a great time!
I got these shots of the girls playing together with the blocks on May 19th. They were having so much fun. Adeline would build a tower (her tallest was 12 whole blocks!) then Evelyn would come knock it down and they'd laugh hysterically. It was too cute :).
On May 23rd we went bowling with some friends to celebrate Hannah's daddy's graduation from grad school. This was Adeline's first time bowling (and my first time bowling in a looooooong time!). We had a blast. Adeline really liked cheering for her ball.
We took an ever-so brief trip over to Holland Thursday-Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. We went downtown to look at all the changes and new stores; Adeline and I went out to lunch with Amma; Adeline, Alan & Amma went out on the pond with the kayaks; and Amma painted Adeline's fingers and toes for the first time! It was very cute, and Adeline was (still is!) super excited about her pink polish.
We also did a belated birthday celebration for Evelyn since Amma was in Tibet on the actual day. Amma and Papa gave her a real xylophone! She loves it!! (Yes, in this picture she is playing the instrument with an IKEA plastic knife, because the mallets were too dangerous ;-).
Finally today, May 30th, we decided to walk to and from church. It was a beautiful morning! Alan had a meeting at church so I took the girls to McD's. We met Alan back at church and walked home together. Then we went to Island Lake State Park to enjoy a day at the beach with the McAlister family. We swam at Kent Lake, ran around, played games, ate brats (that's "brahts" ;-), and had a great time!
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