Fourth of July!

Yes...I know - this is a bit belated for the 4th of July but I thought I would share some photos of our day!

It was a beautiful, warm, and sunny day so we went to the park for a picnic and some fun!!

But it started with playing drums with Daddy!


We tried the swings first - Tanner really liked it!!


Then he rode this crazy contraption - it kinda bounced and rocked. He seemed to like the handlebars!


Tanner is being patriotic - wearing the stars and stripes! His shirt says "Little Firecracker" - how appropriate!


Yummy! Picnics at the park are always good!


Scooting around on the blanket after he was done eating.

More Michigan Trip

Here are some more photos from our trip!!

Tanner met his Great-Aunt Mare (Grandma Mare),


His Great-Aunt Wilma (Grandma Toorn),


And his Uncle Branden!!


He played with fun new toys (TRUCKS!!!)


And one of Grandpa's BIG toys!


Tanner enjoyed spending lots of time with Auntie Kim!! She sure knows how to make him giggle!


He also met Mama's cousin Marsha, her two girls, Heidi in blue and Kayelyn in green as well as Julia (cousin Jon and Andrea's daughter - on the left).

And Mama's cousin Missy and her kids, Abigail (in picture below), Isaac (next photo) and Mikayla (third photo down).




After spending 4 days in Grand Rapids - we went to Kalamazoo! Here Tanner met his cousins Eric and Meghan and Uncle Dennis. He met his Uncle Scott too but I realized too late that I never got a photo with him. :( If any of you have one, I'd love a copy!!


Grandpa and Grandma had an open house so we got to see more people and Tanner got to meet Shea and Ella:


And Uncle Ryan!


Then we went to Uncle Dennis and Aunt Sheri's farm!



And got to spend some time with Aunt Sheri!


All in all - it was a fabulous time!! Thanks to everyone for making it so memorable!

One more smile for you!

Michigan Trip

Tanner and I had a wonderful trip to Michigan! Tanner was able to meet lots of new people and see some familiar faces again! Thanks to everyone for making our time in Grand Rapids and in Kalamazoo so special and memorable!

Here are some photos of our trip! There are more to come, too!

Tanner got to spend quality time with Nana and Grandpa:


And with Grandma and Grandpa:


He met Aunty Sarra (and Lucas :)!


He got to eat his food in the same highchair that Daddy used!!


Met Great-Grandma Root!


Tanner saw kitties for the first time - and got to pet them too! This is at Aunt Sheri and Uncle Dennis' farm!


And...he saw chickens for the first time!! He loved the clucking and flapping - it made him giggle!!