Another first day!

Another first day of school! Nolan started another year of preschool. It was a much more enjoyable experience this year! No tears! He was really excited to be back at school with his friends and especially his teacher. He still has a major crush on her. Nolan we wish you a wonderful year full of new experiences, fun, and happiness. We love to watch you grow and learn!

Nolan on the front porch. He wouldn't look at the camera.

Picture of the brothers...Nolan didn't want to take anymore and Davis was all silly! Yes Davis has a tie on, he likes to dress like his dad in the mornings.

The boys walking in to school holding hands and being silly together!

River House Fun

We had lots of fun at the river house with Aunt Im & more T.J. a few weekends ago! The boys love all the fun stuff to do! (floating down the river, boat rides, all the river people watching, jet skiing, tubing, and more!) Thanks for having us up to spend the weekend with you!

 

Davis holding Charles! He loves his baby brother!

 Nolan tubing with Lauren! They went forever, about 25 minutes!

Davis helping more T.J. drive the boat. He wanted his hair in a pony because it kept poking him in the eyes as it would blow in the wind.

Nolan laying with Charles.

Muggy singing to Charles.

Love these pictures! (Thanks Aunt Im)

Engaged!!!

Aunt Im and more T.J. are engaged and we couldn't be happier for them! Here are some pictures from their engagement party! We are all excited to have more T.J. join the family! The boys love more T.J. and Davis likes to tease me that he is aunt Im's baby! We can't wait for July 2013!

 

T.J. & Aunt Emily 

Miss Meggan (soon to be aunt Meggan!), Aunt Im. Mamae, mommy, and Aunt Meg (38 weeks!) 

Uncle T.J. and Charles

Helping Dad

The boys love to help daddy outside! Nolan and Davis were concerned the power washer was too loud for Charles so they gave him so ear protection. We have been enjoying the warm weather! Here are the boys washing the cars.

 

So proud of our Ironman!!!

Jason is done with his Half Ironman!!! We are so proud of you Jason/daddy! It was a great trip out to California with Brandon and Lori so the guys could compete in the Half Ironman. Jason you are such an inspiration to all of us! All of your time and dedication paid off and the race is over! It is a huge accomplishment to finish a 70.3 mile race and you're done!

Jason and Charles on the morning of the race!!!

 Off and swimming! (1.2 miles)

 The swim to bike transition area! (Over 2,500 competitors)

 Looking great! Jason coming out of the water and smiling!

 Off on his bike. (56 miles)

 Coming to the finish line!!! (13.1 miles)

 Charles and I were so happy and relieved to see him cross the finish line!

 Way to go and we love you!!!

 Charles and Mamae relaxing after the race! We were lucky enough to have Mamae and Papa D come with us to California!

The beautiful Redwoods!

Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge!

Friends...

We are lucky enough to have such great friends! The T family holds a special place in our lives. We both have 3 children all about the same ages! Here are a few pictures! (Thanks Missy)

 Baby Claire & Baby Charles! They are 5 weeks apart.

Nolan & Grace riding Nolan's new four wheeler! These two are the best little buds!

Up North Fun

We had lots of fun up north during the first week of July! We were lucky enough to spend some time at Lake Leelanau, Burt Lake, and the river house! The boys are all doing well and loving summer!

Nolan and Davis play well together most days but they do fight from time to time! They keep us on our toes. Charles is a really happy little boy! (when he's not in the car)