Summertime

We have been so busy enjoying summer! We love playing outside, going to the park every day and meeting up for play dates with friends. Tomorrow Andrew is going to stay overnight at Oma and Opa's house for the first time so we can have a night away. Eating cake at Brian's birthday party.
Andrew inspects a sprinkler at the birthday party.

Playing in the pool with Gabby and Bekah.

Andrew loves to go on his little swing in the front yard.

At the Cottage

Last week we got to enjoy a week on Lake Missaukee at Dave's family's cottage. God blessed us with a beautiful week of relaxation, time with family and the opportunity to see God revealed in His creation.

Andrew and Aunt Sue. Andrew was giving out lots of hugs last week!
Andrew in a little tugboat we borrowed from the neighbors.
On a boat ride with Grandma. Andrew really hated that life vest!


Exploring the flags in the neighbor's yard.

Happy Birthday America!

Andrew and Mama on the beach.

Digging in the sand. Andrew had limited interest in the sand.

This wave almost knocked him over! Andrew loved the waves.

Splashy!

(Most of) the family on the Fourth of July.

Again with the neighbor's flag.

Andrew loved playing on Grandma's deck.

This place is fun!

Water Fun

Ah, the joys of summer! Here Andrew discovers the garden hose and gets plenty wet as he tries to figure out how to use it.

Summer Fun

We finally got out Andrew's little wading pool and he loved it! Chillin' like a villain.
Splashing around.

Using the water wheel on his new water table.

Andrew would not put his boats down! Such an adorable little sailor.

Checking out the children's gardens at Meijer garden.

Playing in the Great Lakes fountain. He really wanted to go in! That's when we decided to go home and get his little pool out.

I'm just going to stick my foot in!

Bathtime and Books

Andrew has so much fun during bathtime! He is so interested in all the water coming out of the faucet. His baths aren't very relaxing since he just stands the whole time.

Andrew and mama reading on the couch together. Andrew enjoys reading his books, especially books with pictures of babies.

Andrew Walking

Busy Guy

Andrew has been so busy lately! He is walking quite a bit now, loves feeding himself, talking to himself in the mirror and playing outside. He is getting a couple of molars and has been a little bit of a cranky pants. Andrew enjoys playing with sticks in the yard. He makes piles and then transfers all the sticks from one pile to another.
Sticks are fun! I hope I don't poke myself.

Can I please have some Cheerios, Dad?Yum!