Month: July 2017

After Noomi’s party the kids went up north with Grandma Dara and
Papa.  They had a great time.  Ajax is now big enough to reach the pedals on the John Deere.  Noomi used the hose to clean the house (twice) and also taught Mabel to use the doggie door.  They came home on Friday and were quite worn out!

On Saturday, we headed to Oxford for the family BBQ.  The kids played and swam with the cousins.  Everyone had a great time.  We got home around 5 and then the kids went swimming again with some of the neighbors.

On Sunday, we did the normal cleaning routine and then Noomi and I headed to Canton for a wedding shower for my cousin, Michael.   While we were gone the guys went for a bike ride and Ajax wrote in his summer journal (as we are trying to have him write consistently over the summer to keep his skills up).   Noomi had a great time at the shower and sat right at my cousin’s feet while Michele opened the presents.  It was pretty cute.

Yesterday was Noomi’s birthday party.  This was her small party year so it included family and close friends.  Noomi was pretty tired as she had a hard time falling asleep the night before (she was very excited) but rallied for the party.   I made her a watermelon cake and a peanut butter cake.  Noomi loved the PB cake and ate 2 pieces.

On Sunday morning we had the family over for Noomi’s birthday breakfast which included, of course, sprinkle pancakes.  After breakfast Grandma Dara and Papa took both kids up north for the week.

Found a few misc. pictures that I forgot to add previously since my computer was acting funny.

First, pictures of Noomi’s lost tooth.  She insisted on writing a letter to go with her tooth and put it under her special owl pillow.

Second, I took the kids to a festival and we had fun walking through the historic village and they even used the fire hose!

Third, we took the kids to see Wonder Woman in the theater.  We did the early 10 am showing, but it still ended up being a full house.  The kids loved it, but as kids, asked a dozen questions, lol.  They ate a bunch of pop corn and all around had a good time.

Today Ms. Noomi turned 5 years old!  How did that happen?  Cannot believe that we have an 8 and 5 year old. Where has the time gone?

Ms. Noomi lost her first tooth as well.  When it began to wiggle she kept asking when it would come out as if there was a predetermined time that it would come out.  Now that it has come out, she keeps asking when her new tooth will come in.   Oh, she also explained that she wanted 5 monies from the tooth fairy (tooth fairy brought her $1 USD_ she was still beyond excited).

This past weekend we also headed to Allegan for little Vivian’s second birthday party!  Lots of fun cousin time and family time!  Our little ones are growing so fast!

So I realize there’s a big gap in my blog here from June to July in a blink.  That’s how it’s felt around here though!  Where does the time go?

Dave has been swamped at work, I had a huge case to get out the door, and then I was in New Orleans for a conference.  Dave managed to take an entire week off from work to be home with the kids while I was gone and all around it was a win-win.

Both kids still love their summer camps.  Noomi has no troubles at drop off and Ajax is obsessed with a game called Gaga Ball.

This past weekend was the 4th and we all had a long weekend!  We took the kids to celebration in Okemos celebrating its 175th birthday.   We toured the historic village, saw the Civil War re-enactors, listened to some music, used a fire hose.  We also went to the Okemos fireworks display this year which was very nice.  We took the kids to see Wonder Women at the theater.  The kids have been swimming a ton and love the pool.  We also had a bonfire at the neighbors and Ajax learned the fine art of fire building.  Neither kid really liked roasted marshmallows for some reason, but enjoyed watching them catch fire.

Today we’re home as both kids have pink eye.  Of course.  Luckily they are on eye drops, but Noomi has been a bit difficult in that area.