A weekend in Grosse Pointe Park, MI

We made our yearly trip back to Grosse Pointe Park, MI.  We love to go back to our old neighborhood and see our friends.  We had perfect weather this year and the girls had so much fun!

Plenty of backyard fun!

Miss Anna is always a hit!  The girls couldn't get enough of her.  

We were outside the whole weekend. 

We spent lots of time at our favorite park and even got to swim.  

And see the water and boats. 

The crazy crew!

They loved looking at all the boats.

Betsy was so good with the girls.  They love playing with her.  

There is so much room to run and play...with no better view!

And an awesome playground. 

We can't wait to go back next year!

A day at Butler

We spend time on Butlers campus multiple times a week.  The girls really think it is their own personal park.  The other morning we packed a lunch and headed over there to play with Jack, Marcy and baby Carter.  They brought everything you could ever need to play most sports so the girls had a great time.  

Frisbee lessons

Bubble time

Hide and seek

A quick lunch break.  

What a great morning!

Claire's first trip to the dentist

Claire had her first visit to the dentist last week.  She was a good girl and didn't mind it a bit.  The plan was for Emmerson to go first and show Claire just what to do...well when we got there Claire was sure she needed to go first and Emmerson was plenty happy to let her.  

The difference in our two girls...

A quick trip to IU

One Saturday afternoon we made a last minute decision to head to Bloomington for dinner and ice cream.  The girls were so excited.  We love to spend time on campus!

Dinner at Yogi's = a very happy family.  

A quick post dinner run on campus. 

The girls love all the little bridges on campus. 

Can't leave town without seeing the fountain.

This one was so tired she needed a "daddy ride" 

Finishing up School

The girls finished up their last day of school a few weeks ago.  It was a busy week for them but they loved all the activities the school offers to celebrate the end of the school year. 

Look at the difference in these pictures!  It is amazing how fast they grow! 

First day of school - August 2012

Last day of school - June 2013

On the last day of school the girls had a special breakfast for the dads to celebrate Fathers day.  

 Then at lunch time all the families were invited back to school for the end of the year picnic.  Emmerson loves to be with her teachers. 

The next night the school has a big fish fry.  The girls love to go and run around.  

Mothers Day

I got to spend a fun day with these girls for Mothers Day.  I am a lucky lady to be the mom of these girls! 

May FUN!

May was a very busy month around here!  Thankfully the weather was very nice and we were able to be outside a ton!

While we were planting flowers I looked over and saw the girls sitting in these chairs.  I asked them what they were doing.  Emmerson said, "we are tailgating at IU."  

We have been able to eat most meals outside. Which makes this family happy!

We went in to check on Claire before bed one night and this is what we found.  One leg and one arm out of her pjs.  Guess she was hot!

The girls find a million ways to keep busy outside!

Then they come in VERY tired! 

This happens often these days.  Claire likes to "give" her stickers, snacks, and anything else she has to the baby. 

We went to the zoo a few times but the best part was watching these elephants go swimming.  

The girls couldn't believe it!  They wanted to watch until the elephants got out of the water.  Emmerson thought it was pretty cool that the elephants were sisters. 

These two have so much fun together. 

and love to cuddle!

We got to spend sometime with the Hurshs too. 

The girls love helping Daddy wash his car.  

Then they like to wash anything and everything else they can too. 

Silly girls!