Matthew was very excited for his early birthday celebration tonight! He loved his gift from G'ma & G'pop E. Thanks so much!
Friday, December 16, 2011
Thank you, G'ma and G'pop E.
Matthew was very excited for his early birthday celebration tonight! He loved his gift from G'ma & G'pop E. Thanks so much!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
October 2011
The picture at McDonald's was after Matthew's trike-a-thon at preschool. He did a super job this year and really seemed to enjoy it!
Matthew has been having fun building "garages".
He loves his sunglasses - and that is fine with me!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
September 2011
September was a busy month. School started and Matthew and I made a trip down to S. Indiana to see G'ma and G'pa H.
Matthew had fun with his cars on the highway!
Sunday, November 13, 2011
August 2011
At the beginning of August, G'ma and G'pa H. came up to visit. That was fun - and very helpful for me since Mark was in Virginia. I was very thankful for their visit!!
Shortly thereafter, Matthew and I made the trek to PA to see G'ma and G'pa E. Matthew stayed with them while I went down to VA to pick Mark up and then we headed to DC for more research. That was a treat for me since I had never been there before.
We did the usual PA stuff - Matthew was very brave this year and rode lots of rides at Knobels!!
It was wonderful having the three of us together again, too!!
July - at long last
We finally got our computer upgraded and I'm feeling confident enough to upload pictures - three months later - I've almost forgotten how to do it!
We had fun watching the hot air balloons fly over our house when G'ma and G'pa E were here. The day after these pictures were taken, Mark left with his parents for about four weeks of valuable research out East.
Matthew and I went down to the park after they left to watch the balloons take off in the morning - that eased some of the sadness of Daddy and G'parents leaving!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
a post without pictures
Well, folks - our computer is having issues. It's always been a little persnickety - now it's just getting worse. Trying to upload summer/vacation pictures locks up the computer. I wish it were as easy as "hey, let's just buy a new computer this week" - but who can afford that?
So, I'm left without sharing pictures of Matthew with G'ma and G'pa H. and E.; his first day of preschool this year; his love of our tire swing and such.
He's getting to be such a big boy - his teacher and our neighbors have noticed - among others. It's fun to see his growing competence in litte things - like getting dressed, going to the bathroom without moral support, taking initiative for little things we require him to do.... Matthew does not sleep at nap time most days - but at least he has some quiet time(and I have some, too). He is becoming more imaginative, too. That is fun to see.
Of course, I should not be surprised that he has a major cold this week - last week was his first week at preschool - but, I am. I am really hoping that this is a better school year - health wise. The last academic year was a rough one for both of us. At least one cold a month is not very fun. Somehow, Mark came out pretty unscathed from all of this - I am grateful for that, considering the fact that he gets by on less sleep than any of us.
So, I'm left without sharing pictures of Matthew with G'ma and G'pa H. and E.; his first day of preschool this year; his love of our tire swing and such.
He's getting to be such a big boy - his teacher and our neighbors have noticed - among others. It's fun to see his growing competence in litte things - like getting dressed, going to the bathroom without moral support, taking initiative for little things we require him to do.... Matthew does not sleep at nap time most days - but at least he has some quiet time(and I have some, too). He is becoming more imaginative, too. That is fun to see.
Of course, I should not be surprised that he has a major cold this week - last week was his first week at preschool - but, I am. I am really hoping that this is a better school year - health wise. The last academic year was a rough one for both of us. At least one cold a month is not very fun. Somehow, Mark came out pretty unscathed from all of this - I am grateful for that, considering the fact that he gets by on less sleep than any of us.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Shiner
Matthew got a shiner from falling off a tricycle at a friends house. Doesn't seem to bother him too much.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Rhubarb and our "first" tomato
So, this is my first rhubarb! Now I just have to figure out what to do with it ;o)
Matthew was so kind to harvest our first tomato, as well.
First fireworks
We watched our community fireworks Sunday night. It was a late night for us! Matthew enjoyed them for the most part - they were a little loud and he also got three nasty mosquito bites.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
MSU dairy
Michigan State U has it's own dairy with an ice cream shop. Not only do they sell YUMMY ice cream, but they sell cheese and eggs.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
How does my garden grow?
Very well right now, thank you! This is my first real garden and I am very excited about it! Can't wait for harvest!
First movie theater experience - Cars 2
I took Matthew to see Cars 2 last week. It was his first time to go to a movie theater. The movie held his attention - which is good for a three year old(!) and he enjoyed his Raisinettes - probably too much. Mommy's fault for letting him consume the entire box! Lesson learned. I had a good time watching him!
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