I'm getting really bad at keeping up with my blogging. Part of it is because I put so many of my pictures on facebook I feel like I'm being redundant putting them on here, too. Also, I don't even know who still keeps up with this besides my mom?? lol Anyway, we had a great month of September with lots of stuff going on, as usual. We went to Celebration on the Grand downtown, took a trip to Indiana, and I spent two
horrible pleasant days canning applesauce with my mother-in-law and sister-in-law. Glad that's done! Enjoy the pictures...
The fireworks at Celebration on the Grand were amazing, as usual. Our kids, however, don't seem to appreciate them as much as everyone else! :)
They both fell asleep on the way home. We couldn't even get Luke to wake up when we brought him inside!
Addison is transitioning from two naps to one gradually but if she gets up too early, she just can't seem to make it past lunch to her afternoon nap!
We got to see my family, which is always a treat. I love this picture of my brother and Addie!
I bought Luke a set of Thomas Go Fish at a garage sale for 50 cents and he has played it nonstop! This was a serious game here...
Addie loves to read and I thought this was so cute of her in a rocking chair I used to sit in! :)
She just started doing this where she tickles her nose with her dolls and stuffed animals. Does anyone else's kid do this??
It's always so hard to say good-bye! :(
Addie's been taking a few steps here and there...she likes to show off for Papaw!
It was a fun--but tiring--weekend!
Also this month Addie's been learning to use a spoon. She thinks she is big stuff now!!
Only a kid with lots of imagination could take these train tracks, his socks, and the kitchen floor....
and use them to play hockey! Luke amazes me with his creativity. He made this hockey stick out of his train tracks and loves to "skate" around the kitchen.
The fireworks at Celebration on the Grand were amazing, as usual. Our kids, however, don't seem to appreciate them as much as everyone else! :)
They both fell asleep on the way home. We couldn't even get Luke to wake up when we brought him inside!
Addison is transitioning from two naps to one gradually but if she gets up too early, she just can't seem to make it past lunch to her afternoon nap!
We got to see my family, which is always a treat. I love this picture of my brother and Addie!
I bought Luke a set of Thomas Go Fish at a garage sale for 50 cents and he has played it nonstop! This was a serious game here...
Addie loves to read and I thought this was so cute of her in a rocking chair I used to sit in! :)
She just started doing this where she tickles her nose with her dolls and stuffed animals. Does anyone else's kid do this??
It's always so hard to say good-bye! :(
Addie's been taking a few steps here and there...she likes to show off for Papaw!
It was a fun--but tiring--weekend!
Also this month Addie's been learning to use a spoon. She thinks she is big stuff now!!
Over Labor Day weekend, we headed up to Indian River to Jonathan's parents' place. As always, we had a great time! Monday, Jonathan and I were able to go walk the Mackinaw Bridge for the annual bridge walk. Grandma watched the kids so we could make a date of it and just enjoy the day in Mackinaw! :) As you can see below, we had a gorgeous view!
Looking up!
And looking down! 
Yikes!
We did it! The bridge itself is five miles long but by the time you add in all the walking you do to get to and from your car, we probably walked closer to eight miles! lol
The rest of the weekend was spent in the hot tub...
eating ice cream...
enjoying Mickey Mouse pancakes made by Grandma...
and just having a good time!!
We've been keeping busy around here! I can't believe summer is coming to an end. :( But then again, I absolutely love fall and the changing weather. I'm so thankful God gave us seasons!!
Luke got to go for his first go-cart ride with daddy! He loved it!!
What's summer without corn-on-the-cob and watermelon??
Aunt Emily came to visit for a week and spoiled the kids rotten! :) Mommy does not let them ride in the dollar cart when we go to the grocery...only when Auntie Em pays!
I will, however, pay for the penny pony! :)
Addie was teething, so we heard a lot of screaming...
Chocolate cake, I mean muffins, for breakfast!
Emily got Addie this adorable "Little Sister" shirt so she could match her brother in his shirt. These two are so stinkin' cute!!!!!
We have had such a gorgeous summer with nice hot weather! Even though I will always be an Indiana girl at heart, I have to say I love living in Michigan! We are about 35 minutes from the beach and there are so many pretty areas. We made lots of trips to the beach. Here are some pictures of our fun times! :)
