Beating the Heat

Summer has arrived in Michigan. It's enough to make a person melt. Good thing we have a pool!

Getting cheesy smiles with Mom. Yes, he's wearing a hat in the pool. He's two. He does weird things.

Big grin with Nana Garn.

Learning how to "swim". He was getting good at kicking his feet!

James' favorite part of playing in the pool - jumping in!

And being caught by Nana. He's not hitting the water by himself - he's not crazy!

Four Wheelin'

We took advantage of a very beautiful day, and played outside.

James hit the trails. Kind of.

He pretty much just drove up and down the driveway.

Wind in his hair, throttle under his thumb...

Some video I captured of him rollin' on the open road. Or driveway.

I wash hands

He washes his own hands.

He just starts from the top and works his way down...

A Day at the Beach

It was a beautiful day to spend at camp. James and daddy took a walk up the beach to the pier.

I don't know if we should go in. How cold do you think it is?

We're not turning blue, so...

Yay, James!

Then it was on to Calumet Waterworks. James learned that it's a GREAT place to throw rocks!

Pioneer Days 2009

James and his cousins, Joshua and Evan, had an up close and personal view while waiting for the parade to begin.

Turns out that James didn't think that was a real great idea once the parade began. Sitting farther back and in Papa's lap seemed like a much safer idea.

Joshua, being a year older, knew just EXACTLY what had to be done to score candy!

Did we mention that Joshua shared ALL the candy he scored?

Later, at Nana and Papa's house, there were more visits with family. Aunt Nicole even brought silly string to play with.

Yeah. The boys thought it was a great idea. Maybe not so much Uncle Buck. James mostly just carried his can around.

Finally, a stop to visit more family at Mehl Lake and then it was up to the Keweenaw!

Cool Dude

Even cool dudes need a nap.

July 4th

Facing a day full of possibilities!

After Dad G. and Andy spent a full afternoon weeding.

The dogs enjoying the breeze in their ears.

Taking a pontoon ride around the lake.