Ludington Macker 2006

Here we are getting ready to leave for the Gus Macker in Ludington, MI. As you can see I drove the truck for a while and then I got tired so Dad took over for me. We took Great Grandma and Grandpa B's trailer to camp in. Don't worry everyone it came with a queen size bed, a bathroom, shower, air conditioning and a full kitchen so Mom was happy. If Mom ever tells you she is going camping, she doesn't mean in a tent. Grandma and Papa T also took their fifthwheel to stay in. I was so excited to get there. Just imagine, basketball ALL weekend....
I did end up doing a few other things besides than just watching basketball. Here I am with Grandma T in the pool. It was REALLY hot so she took me swimming. We had lots of fun and I got to cool down! I love being outside in the sun. Here I am on the merry-go-round. Grandma pushed and I went for a ride. It took alot to get me off; I was having a great time.
It was very sunny so Mom got me these sunglasses. I broke my other glasses that I really liked but these will do. Mom said they were the only kids' glasses she could find and that they make lots of cute ones for little girls but not too many for little boys so any Grandmas or Omas out there-keep a look-out for cute boy sunglasses.
The night before Dad's first game we went down to check out his court. Dad let me shoot a few baskets so I too could get a feel for the court. I am so going to play once I get old enough. Here I am with my Grandma and Papa T and my Aunt Angie and cousin Brooklyn. Brooklyn just wouldn't take her eyes off Papa.
Dad was streching before his game so I went over to help but stretching makes me tired!
Here I am on the sidelines. Grandma T said I had to have basketball shoes if I was going to be at the Macker so we went shopping, I am sporting them in this picture.
Here I am just being my cute self. I was SO cute that someone from the trophy tent came and gave me a 1st place trophy!!! I guess they forgot to mark it so they couldn't use it. I can't wait to put it in my room!!! Mom wants me to tell you that she was so into watching Dad play that she forgot to take any pictues of Dad playing. I can't believe she forgot! They would have been great to post. I guess I'll just have to be in charge of the camera next time. Anyway, Dad did really well and his team came in 2nd. I was sorta laughing at him because all I had to do was be cute and I got a 1st place trophy. That is the way to do it, then you don't get so tired!

Lake Michigan

Here we are at the pier in Ludington, MI. Dad was here to play in the Gus Macker over the weekend. Mom says he's trying to pretend he is in high school again. One night we went down to the pier to watch the sunset. Lake Michigan does have great sunsets!! Dad told me I had to stay in my stroller but I kept trying to stand up and get out! Uncle Chad and his girlfriend Kim came to the pier with us. I was glad they came. I learned how to say Chad this weekend, yeah, one more name down and lots to go! Anyone think that my Uncle Chad looks like my Dad?
Here I am with Mom...
...and here I am with Dad.
I had a great time at the pier. The waves were big and we got splashed a few times. Here are a few more sunset pictures for you to enjoy! Thanks Mom and Dad and Grandma and Papa for a great weekend!! Maybe we can do it again next year!

July 8-12, 2006

I haven't posted in awhile so here are some of the things Jack has been up to lately.......

Last night while Mama, Dada and I were watching the All Start game I couldn't make up my mind where I wantedo eat my snacks. So first I tried my portible highchair, but that wasn't comfortable,.....

....next I tried sitting with Mama in the big poof chair but it was too crowded, I like my space...


....perfect, all by myself in the poof chair! I enjoyed having my snack and watching the All Star game with Mama and Dada. Baseball is ok but I don't get into like I get into Basketball. After I watched the baseball game for awhile I made my way up stairs to shoot hoop. I usually sleep with my basketball and I try to sleep with my hoop but Mama always says no, but I keep trying!




Here I am at Kids Stuff where my Mama works a couple mornings a week. I go with her and play with all kids, well mostly I just "drive" the race car in this video game. I LOVE to drive! Mostly I like to drive Mama and Dada's cars but anything with a steering wheel will do.

Here I have found another video game. I don't know how to play but all the other boys play it so I am trying to learn. Mama said she will never have a video game player in our house so maybe it will just be a special treat at Kids Stuff!!

Last Thursday Mama and a couple of Aunt Becky's friends got together to put Aunt Becky's invitations together and I got to help!! Mama assisted me but I did a great job!! I love being a big helper. I wonder who the lucky person will be who gets the invitation I made!!!

This weekend Dada is playing in the Ludington Gus Macker. I heard it is a weekend of ALL basketball. I can't wait!! I'll take lots of pictures so you can see all the fun I had!!! We are also camping with Grandma and Papa T!

Beach

Here I am with Mama on the beach. It was a warm sunny day so I had to wear lots of sunscreen. Mama tried to make me wear a new hat she had bought me but I wasn't having anything to do with it.

I love all the beach b/c then there is lots of room to run. I wasn't afraid of the water one bit, but it was pretty cold. Mama, Dada and I did take the kayak out for a ride and that was lots of fun. We did hit a big wave and Mama and I got pretty wet, then we were cold, so Dada took us back to the beach. Aunt Janie wrapped me in a towel to keep warm. No one took a picture of us in the kayak or else I would have put the picture on the blog. Maybe next time!

More beach

I love playing on the beach. This year I can actually walk around by myself and I had lots of fun!! I didn't like the sand on my feet so I wore my shoes on the beach, it helped a little. I did fall into the water when a big wave came. The water was cold and I got a little scared but ....

...my Dada was there to save me. He gave me a big hug and made me not feel scared anymore. Thank you Dada for rescuing me.

We had lots of fun on the beach. I loved watching all the boats and seeing all the dogs that took walks on the beach. I can't wait to go back!

Abu's Cottage

Here I am looking oh so cool in my summer shades. I broke the ones my Mama bought me so I had to borrowed them from cousin Joe. Don't you just love lounging in the summer sun?
Here we are, cousin Joe and Lydia and me. We had a great time playing at Abu's (Great-Grandma S.) cottage. It's is so nice to have friends at the lake! Joe and I had too much fun throwing the volleyball you see in the picture over the deck. Dada and Uncle Jim, Joe's Dad, made lots of trips down the stairs to get the ball. I think we got in trouble a few times, but it was really fun!!
Here I am with my Mama. She just LOVES giving me kisses and sometimes I am not ready for them.
Here is me and Dada having dessert. I ate the whole bowl of ice cream all by myself, but I did go begging for more......

...and I had to get down on my knees to beg for another bite!! Thank you Lydia!!
I love driving my tractor. The deck was good and long so I had lots of room to drive. Here is my Aunt Lib. I was so glad that she came to visit me in Michigan. She lives in "Tuk" (Kentucky) now so I don't get to see her as much as I used to. She loves me a lot so I think she will come home to see me whenever she can. I love you Aunt Lib and I already miss you. Mama said she will update this lots so if you miss me just come and visit me on my blog. XOXOXOXOXOXO

Sunset

Oma and Papa (aka Krista & Tim) this is for you in case you are missing Lake Michigan sunsets. They were amazing this weekend so I had to share this one with you. Missed you this 4th of July.....

4th of July Parade!!

My first 4th of July parade!!

I loved waving at all the cars, truck, fire engines, people, dogs, and horses. I am very afraid of horses but I didn't cry once. Here I am on Dada's shoulders and my Aunt Jane and Dada are waving with me. We missed Oma and Papa but we still had lots of fun!!

Here I am waving again at the fire trucks. They made lots of noise and I loved it. Abu (Great-Grandma S.) was there too.

Here I am with my Aunt Libby. She drove all the way from "Tuk" (Kentucky) to see us. I was glad she came to the parade b/c she helped me open the candy that I got. Here she is helping me open my tootsie roll. I thought I liked it but after a few bits I spit it out. I love making messes!!

I also got lots of suckers, my favorite!! I did share with Aunt Lib, she likes suckers too! I am a very good sharer!!

GeeGee and Papa's

Dada had a job in Plymouth where my GeeGee and Papa (Great Grandma & Grandpa V) live so we got to spend a few days with them. Mama went along to help Dada work, that sure was nice of her!! When they worked GeeGee and Papa watched me, Thanks GeeGee and Papa!!When we arrived at GeeGee and Papa's on Thursday night Papa wanted to go to a concert in the park so we went along. They had great classical music but I mostly played and ran around. I even danced a little!!

I even found some one to play ball with. She was pretty cute too!!

When we got back to GeeGee and Papa's I had a concert of my own. Maybe next time I can play with the band in the park!

GeeGee and Papa's cont....

When Mama and Dada finished working on Friday they decided to take me, GeeGee and PaPa out for dinner. They wanted to thank them for watching me.

While in the car on the way to dinner I got board so GeeGee gave me her sunglasses. Those were great except they hurt my eyes a little, I think they were a little strong for me. They look pretty good in me though.... We got to sit outside for dinner, my parents think I am too loud inside, their silly!! I had grill cheese, surprise, surprise, and a lemon. I LOVE lemons!! When Dada sqeezes the lemon more juice comes out and I love that! I think it was painful for my parents too watch, they kept making funny faces at me.

When we got home from dinner I road my tractor, it's a John Deer, only the best, and had dessert. My Mama wasn't in the kitchen when GeeGee gave me a cream bar so I got to eat it all by myself, I love GeeGee!! It is so much more fun when I get to do things by myself! I did pretty good but I was glad GeeGee took my shirt off or else I would have made a mess of my cloths. My belly wiped right up!!!!
Here I am with my play sunglasses. I think I look even better in these!!
I love the moon and it was a great night to look at the moon. I had to keep going outside to look at it, to make sure it was still there.

Goodnight Moon.....

Thank you GeeGee and Papa for a wonderful couple of days. I had a great time playing and I can't wait to do it again. I love you lots!! XOXO