Meeting Baby Grace

Here is the sweet baby and momma!
We are so happy for my little sister Jenny and her family.
We love living close enough to see them on special occasions like this one.



Grandma came to visit also and spoiled the Grandboys with lots of stories and games early in the morning and late at night.


Everything is so exciting with Grandma.
Here is a Christmas cookie baking extravaganza!

BREAKING NEWS

Jordan's latest mug shots:

Jordan took a spill in the night when he woke up and got out of bed.
Five stitches later he is running around as usual.



Michael had a turn to be "photographed" as well:

November...

...was eventful although nothing made it to our blog. Maybe because everything was somewhat ordinary: a few sick bugs, scrapbooking messes left out to work on in spare moments, a few yoga classes, lots of law books (for Jared), playgroups and preschool for the boys, and some fun family outings. I started a new calling in primary, teaching some really awesome 6-year-olds. The beginning of the month was somewhat mild and enjoyable outside. Now I only enjoy the race to the mailbox or icy car if I have hat, scarf, boots, coat and gloves.

We looked forward to Thanksgiving close to home with cousins Courtney and Scott.
Here is our finished gingerbread train, and then eating it up with Beckett.


The football game on TV is reflected in the window behind Michael. Thanks to Matt and Scott we took part in the all-American tradition.


Here are Courtney and the boys. She is loved!

Birthday and Halloween Week

The hayride at the apartments' Halloween Party
with Two Buzz Lightyears

Birthday fun!

Preschool

We had Michael's group at our house this week. Jordan enjoys the turn to join in.
The preschool meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings for an hour and a half.
Michael learns letters, etc. and I learn how to teach.

Some cute neighbors

These are some of the cute neighbors that I get to walk with in the mornings. Jared was taking a test last Saturday morning while we picked apples from some trees behind our apartments. Michael took a turn on the ladder, and all the kids enjoyed running around. You can see it has "turned cold out" but the sun is still shining!

We're in Detroit...

One of the must-dos in Detroit is the Henry Ford Museum. We made a quick trip there a few weekends ago. He truely is an icon of history in this area. There were many visitors/tourists at the museums and surrounding park. --but not many Ford cars in the parking lot....